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Southeast Asian Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
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£213.71
€248.94
CA$400.90
A$446.44
CHF 232.35
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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 was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red and black lacquer, delineated by finely etched lines that were likely once filled with gold pigment. Still vibrant after a century of use, the petite box is wonderful as simple way to store jewelry or other precious smalls.
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Lacquered
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CBH053B1stDibs: LU820022516792
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