Silver Betel / Tobacco Box
Sumatra, Indonesia
19th century
length: 8.8cm
This small silver rectangular box would was used to carry small
quantities of betel or tobacco. The hinged lid is repoussed and
chased with flowing vegetal motifs common to the work of the
Islamic Malays of Sumatra. The sides are lightly chased with floral
motifs.
A handmade brass key ring is attached to the box on which a
variety of hand-cut brass keys and other implements are attached.
Inventory no.: 637
Sumatra, Indonesia
19th century
length: 8.8cm
This small silver rectangular box would was used to carry small
quantities of betel or tobacco. The hinged lid is repoussed and
chased with flowing vegetal motifs common to the work of the
Islamic Malays of Sumatra. The sides are lightly chased with floral
motifs.
A handmade brass key ring is attached to the box on which a
variety of hand-cut brass keys and other implements are attached.
Inventory no.: 637