Antique Betel Box

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes.

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

A nice set of boxes used to keep betel nuts and a lime container based on a Buddhist stupa: Betel chewing a mild stimulant akin to coffee and is practiced throughout India and South...

Presenting an amazing set of 6 Mindanao brass silver betel boxes, Philippines. Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia.

Antique Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and interior tray all covered in layers of black, red and green lacquer having incised decoration of...

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, ar...

Decorated in relief and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindanao, Phil...

In old Burma, the betel box was an important item of hospitality to be offered to guests so they could select their preferred ingredients.

Decorated with silver inlay and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindan...

This is where small quantities of betel were stored. The condition of these boxes are relatively good.

This delightful Dhokra brass box takes the form of a peacock, uniting sculpture and utility in a manner characteristic of Indian folk craftsmanship.

The brass body showing a hinged lid rising up to a faceted receptacle with an engraved hinged cover, overtop a hinged open compartment which then lifts to reveal an interior fitted ...

The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to h...

Intended to hold paan or betel, the seamed cylindrical body flaring downward towards the base, the domed lid showing a lotus-bud final over a flattened and canted rim, both decorated...

A BRASS MUGHAL INDIAN OVAL BETEL PANDAN BOX Northern India, early 19th century.

This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process.

This Vintage brass box is a Paan Daan used for the storage of Betel nut and paan leaves, handcrafted by artisans from the State of Maharasthra.

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel b...

Antique Asian Silver Betel Nut Box in Foo Lion Form, Southeast Asia, 19th–20th Century A finely crafted antique South Asian silver betel nut box, cast in the form of a Foo Lion (Sing...

Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which t...

Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle. Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs.

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

The box has a handle on each side and has four compartments inside with silver inlaid lids to hold the four ingredients necessary for the betal nut chew, the areca nut, betel piper v...

Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

This box was specifically crafted and used for the storage of the betel leaf, areca nut and chewing condiments.

This is where small quantities of betel were stored. The condition of these boxes are relatively good.

This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process.

A MUGHAL INDIAN BRASS ENGRAVED BETEL PANDAN BOX Northern India. 18th Century.

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

Often these betel nut boxes stored various nuts, leaves, tobacco, and other spices.

Often these betel nut boxes stored various nuts, leaves, tobacco, and other spices.

Often these betel nut boxes stored various nuts, leaves, tobacco, and other spices.

An antique Thai wooden betel nut box from the early 20th century, with carved décor and pierced motifs.

Indian Beaten Copper Betel Nut Pandan Box with hand hammered beaten floral and incised decoration used to store betel leaf, lime, tobacco and the nut from the areca palm.

Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or Betel Nut Box, or Chapati c...

Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or Betel Nut Box, or Chapati c...

This set of red lacquer trays are components of an early 20th century Burmese betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco, betel quid ...

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century Material: Carved wood Condition: Structurally restored with new hinges; original patina preserved ...

Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...

Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch.

Fine Philippine bronze silver brass inlaid betel box A very finely made and decorated bronze betel box with silver and brass inlay and wood interior Spanish Colonial Philippine...

A good early 20th century silver inlaid betel nut box with interior compartments -- from the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines.

Both the Fowler Museum at UCLA (catalog item number X79-15a,b) and the Smithsonian Institute (museum catalog number 383314) have very similar examples of this same type of betel box ...

This Indonesian box takes the form of a seated dog that swivels open to reveal compartments.

Burmese antique lacquerware betel box. Individual Betel Box authentic Burmese Folk Art know as Kun- It, Mandalay Period.

Unlike Burmese betel boxes, which favor vibrant red and gold finishes, Karen boxes are colored with a natural soil-based pigment.