Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box
Offered by: Milord Antiques
1870 rue Notre-Dame O. Montreal, QC QC H3J 1M6 , Canada Call Seller 514.933.2433

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Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box


Offered by: Milord Antiques

$ 1,650
  • Description
    Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box
    This is a fine example of an early 20th C rectangular bronze betal nut box with beautiful and elaborate silver inlay from Mindanao in the Philippines. The box has a handle on each side and has four compartments inside with silver inlaid lids to hold the four ingredients necessary for the betal nut chew, the areca nut, betel piper vine leaves, lime and tobacco leafs. These boxes come from the Maranaw, an Islamic people living in Mindanao. Philippines: circa 1900

    width
    8 in.
    height
    4 in.
    depth
    4 in.
    Circa 1900
  • More Information
    Period: 1900-1919
    Condition: Good.
    Styles / Movements: Modern
    Incollect Reference #: 748839
  • Dimensions
    W. 8 in; H. 4 in; D. 4 in;
    W. 20.32 cm; H. 10.16 cm; D. 10.16 cm;
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