Betel Nut Boxes

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.

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.

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.

The artwork was made by The Golden Triangle’s in-house work room. Made from vintage Betel Nut Boxes from Myanmar. Artwork made in Chicago, IL.

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

A silver Cambodian quail form betel nut box, circa 1950. 2 ¾ inches wide by 2 ¼ inches deep by 2 inches tall

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.

A brass betel nut box and cover together with a brass spittoon And brass betel nut serving set A well proportioned large betel nut box, heavily cast in bell metal Java, Indonesi...

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

Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).

The rectangular box with chamfered corners opening to reveal four panels/ three compartments with spatula on a chain.

Southern Philippine (Mindanao) brass with silver inlay betel box. The top lifts to reveal 4 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf, areca nut, slacked lime and chewing condimen...

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

Probably used as a betel nut box, tea caddy or treasure chest.

Handcrafted Indo-Islamic decorative collectible copper betel nut bird shape trinket box. Large tribal-style heavy brass bird box.

Philippine inlaid bronze and coin silver betel nut boxes (loatan), made by the Muslim Maranao people from Mindano.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

A collection of four early 20th century silver inlaid betel nut boxes. Betel nut containers, of the Maranao people, come from the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Solid brass box used for the storage of betel nut. Beautiful brass hinges and lock with original patina.

Betel nut boxes can still be found in the Philippines, but early examples like the one featured above have become increasingly scarce and hard to come by.

Displayed on a high quality custom made stand. The silver inlaid betel nut box is shown for scale only and is not part of this listing.

Three antique graduated silver and bronze inlaid betel nut boxes, circa 1900, Philippines. Each bronze box inlaid with silver in the Okir scroll pattern, interior of fitted with cent...

Two primitive betel nut preparation boxes simply carved out of a simple piece of teak wood and showing their many years of use.