{"product_id":"antique-hand-forged-brass-iron-betel-nut-cutter-sarota-with-charms","title":"Antique Hand-Forged Brass \u0026 Iron Betel Nut Cutter (Sarota) with Charms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a touch of historic South Asian craftsmanship to your collection with this authentic 19th–early 20th century brass and iron betel nut cutter (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esarota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Traditionally used across India and South Asia for slicing areca nuts, this hand-forged object doubles as a compelling sculptural accent or folk art specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece features classic hand-punched dot-and-ring decoration running along the arched brass body and tapered handles. The outer edge is adorned with original dangling brass bell charms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eghungru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), reflecting the ornamental style typical of regional metalwork from Gujarat or Rajasthan. The original iron blade remains housed within the brass sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5\" Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass, Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition consistent with age and traditional use; exhibits a warm, rich natural patina and light surface wear. All original elements remain intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106231463988,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/229802A4-5B9E-4B82-A899-B68B0007C2BB.png?v=1786052936","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/antique-hand-forged-brass-iron-betel-nut-cutter-sarota-with-charms","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}