Antique Southeast Asian Silver Repousse Betel Nut Lime Box Container Thai
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15303655 | Brand: Thailand |
| Style: Asian | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Pattern: Repousse | Type: Box |
Antique Southeast Asian Silver Repousse Betel Nut Lime Container Thai Opium Box
For your consideration is an outstanding Betel Nut and Lime container, made of thick, hand tooled silverRemarkable repousse ornamentation all over, floral motif at the lid finial, different animals all around on the bodySigned on the underside as pictured with an Abugida alphabet, most likely Thai bAll hand crafted from silver (possibly about 850/1000)Antique, late 19th/early 20th century, Southeast Asia.... Likely Thai
The Areca (Betel) nut with Lime is consumed throughout the Asian continent as a mild stimulant, much like tobacco
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Measurements: Approx. 4.1" diameter, 3.25" closedWeighs about 142 grams or 5 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original and complete
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For your consideration is an outstanding Betel Nut and Lime container, made of thick, hand tooled silverRemarkable repousse ornamentation all over, floral motif at the lid finial, different animals all around on the bodySigned on the underside as pictured with an Abugida alphabet, most likely Thai bAll hand crafted from silver (possibly about 850/1000)Antique, late 19th/early 20th century, Southeast Asia.... Likely Thai
The Areca (Betel) nut with Lime is consumed throughout the Asian continent as a mild stimulant, much like tobacco
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS!
Measurements: Approx. 4.1" diameter, 3.25" closedWeighs about 142 grams or 5 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original and complete
We Will Combine Shipping Whenever Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome!Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Click here to visit our eBay Store!Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this item!
Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost
Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provideadditional photos and/or informationThank you!
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