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Engraved Silver Betel Box
Sumatra, Indonesia 19th century
length: 8cm, combined weight: 148g
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Provenance
private collection, London
This fine silver tobacco or betel box is delicately chased over the hinged lid and sides with typically Islamic Malay flower and foliage motifs.
Attached by means of two rings are ten hand-shaped brass cleaning implements.
