Lime box used by betel nut chewers

Made:
1801-1900 in India
Small brass lime box used by betel nut chewers, Indian?

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Small brass lime box used by betel nut chewers, Indian?
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Small brass lime box used by betel nut chewers, Indian?, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635761
Materials:
brass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm 22 mm,
type:
box - container