This is a neat and highly detailed antique bronze double box, traditionally used as a ceremonial container for lime paste and betel nut ingredients. Likely dating to the late 1800s, the item consists of two connected compartments—one for the betel leaf and the other for powdered lime—measuring approximately 4 inches wide, 2 inches deep, and 1.5 inches tall. The heavy metal construction suggests a high-quality bronze casting, featuring intricate carved filigree designs on both hinged lids. A standout authentic detail of this piece is the original copper rod hinges, which have been hand-threaded and bent through the hinge loops to secure the mechanism. As an antique with over a century of history, it possesses a rich, dark patina and displays minor age-appropriate wear consistent with genuine handling and use. This is a unique and culturally significant find for any collector of Southeast Asian ethnographic art or antique metalware.
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