Antique Betel Nut Box

The betel nut box, which contains betel leaves and various condiments, is a traditional item of hospitality in a Burmese house.

The betel nut box, which contains betel leaves and various condiments, is a traditional item of hospitality in a Burmese house.

The betel nut box, which contains betel leaves and various condiments, is a traditional item of hospitality in a Burmese house.

Antique Philippine Brass and Copper Betel Nut Box. The top lifts to reveal 2 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf and areca nut.

Antique Philippine Brass and Copper inlaid Betel Nut Box. The top lifts to reveal 2 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf, areca nut.

A heart shaped Southeast Asian bronze betel nut box (for Paan) with double compartments.

This ornate Indian betel nut box dates back to the early 20th century.

A petite antique Thai wooden betel nut box from the early 20th century, with painted décor and pierced motifs.

A wonderful collection of four bronze betel nut boxes in various sizes with intricate and quite beautiful inlaid silver designs on all sides.

In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel wa...

This British Colonial-inspired reproduction lamp has brightly polished metal mounts. The mosaic-tiled glass is formed in the traditional melon (also referred to as ‘pumpkin’) shape, ...

Kashmiri silver betel nut box, Khaas Daan, late 19th century Betel-chewing is a leisure pastime practiced since ancient times in many parts of south and southeast Asia.

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...

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...

Group of Four Indian Head of Gauri or Parvati Bronze Sculptures, one copper patinated bust and three gilt bronze betel nut boxes. Tallest: 3.75" H x 3.5" W x 3" D.

Probably used as a betel nut box, tobacco, tea caddy. Commonly referred to as Betel Nut, the areca nut is the seed of the areca palm, which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asi...

A complete handmade copper and bronze antique Betel Nut Paan-daan box with beautiful patina. A quick way to add texture, character, color and rustic elements.

A striking Sumatran lacquered burl humidor box used for the storing implements related to betel nut chewing.

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

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 polychrome decor.

A beautiful example of a silvered bronze betel nut box from Southeast Asia, c. 1850. Chewing betel nuts is a custom that dates back hundreds of years.