Antique Southeast Asian FINE Silver Betel Areca Nut Lime Container Opium Box
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Antique FINE Southeast Asian Silver Betel Areca Nut Lime Container Opium Box
For your consideration is an outstanding Betel Nut and Lime container, made of thick, hand tooled high-grade silverRemarkable repousse ornamentation all over, floral motifsInteresting cylindrical formOriginal chain holds the top attached to the body when openedAll hand crafted from high-grade silver (above 850/1000)Antique, 19th century, Southeast Asia. Possibly Bali, Indonesia
The Areca (Betel) nut wit...h Lime is consumed throughout the Asian continent as a mild stimulant, much like tobacco
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Measurements: Approx. 4.75" high, 1.75" diameterWeighs about 90 grams or 3 1/8 oz.
Condition: Good/VG overall. Please see photos below. All original. Very clean and well-preserved. Some dings on the bottom rim edge from use, due to the softness of the silver material
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!
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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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For your consideration is an outstanding Betel Nut and Lime container, made of thick, hand tooled high-grade silverRemarkable repousse ornamentation all over, floral motifsInteresting cylindrical formOriginal chain holds the top attached to the body when openedAll hand crafted from high-grade silver (above 850/1000)Antique, 19th century, Southeast Asia. Possibly Bali, Indonesia
The Areca (Betel) nut wit...h Lime is consumed throughout the Asian continent as a mild stimulant, much like tobacco
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS!
Measurements: Approx. 4.75" high, 1.75" diameterWeighs about 90 grams or 3 1/8 oz.
Condition: Good/VG overall. Please see photos below. All original. Very clean and well-preserved. Some dings on the bottom rim edge from use, due to the softness of the silver material
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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