Betel Nut Box Bronze Silver Philippines Mindanao Asia Asian 19th Century

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Superb betel nut box in bronze and brass with inlay
silver decorated of traditional stylized floral patterns called
okir patterns of the people of Maranao located in the Philippines south to Taiwan.

Contains three compartments covered by four lids.
Used to preserve areca nuts, betel leaves
and various chewable condiments.

19th century period
 
TO REPORT:
Traces of oxidation
A hinge to review
(see photo No. 15)

Dimensions: 10.5cm x 5.5cm
Height: 5 cm
Weight: 570 grams























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Superb betel nut box in bronze and brass with inlay silver decorated of traditional stylized floral patterns called okir patterns of the people of Maranao located in the Philippines south to Taiwan. Contains three compartments covered by four lids. Used to preserve areca nuts, betel leaves and various chewable condiments. 19th century period   TO REPORT: Traces of oxidation A hinge to review (see photo No. 15) Dimensions: 10.5cm x 5.5cm Height: 5 cm Weight: 570 grams 04032360DU180525 380A280L091025180IML090826