Betel chews; Preparation of betel chews for the Sultan Ghiyath al-Din. Betel preparation (damaged). Ghiyath Shahi seated on a stool out of doors; turning to accept a betel chew offered by his dark woman companion. Betel preparation in the foreground with lime being pounded in a mortar on the right and betel leaves being prepared on the left. Dishes and bowls. Tree in the centre bearing 鈥榩an' leaves? Opaque watercolour. Sultanate style.Image taken from The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript on Indian cookery and the preparation of sweetmeats; spices etc.Originally published / produced in 1495 - 1505.1495 - 1505.From: The Ni'matnama-i Nasir al-Din Shah. A manuscript o.I.O. ISLAMIC 149; f. 98London; British Library.