Silver Betel Nut Box

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

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...

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

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...

A beautiful example of a silvered bronze betel nut box from Southeast Asia, c. 1850.

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

This well cared for betel nut box set is a fine example of the artistry of traditional Mindanao silver inlay.

This well cared for betel nut box set is a fine example of the artistry of traditional Mindanao silver inlay.

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.

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.

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 large and impressive early 20th century silver inlaid betel nut box with removable interior compartment, wheels and original beaded strap -- from the Mindanao region in the souther...

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.