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Petite Red Lacquer Betel Box

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red, black, and yellow lacquer, delineated by finely etched lines that were likely once filled with gold pigment. The petite box is topped with a brass pull shaped like a flower and remains vibrant even after a century of use.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	c. 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CBH053C
Incollect Reference #:	843350

Dimensions

H.	1.5 in;	Diam.	3 in;
H.	3.81 cm;	Diam.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.