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Silver Betel / Tobacco Box
Sumatra, Indonesia
19th century
length: 6.5cm, total weight: 117g
This small silver tobacco or betel box is delicately chased over the hinged lid and sides with typically Islamic Malay flower and foliage motifs. It is attached by means of a
multi-strand silver chain to a small spherical silver lime box which contains remnants of lime powder and which has a prominent cast silver catch.
Inventory no.: 640
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Silver Betel / Tobacco Box
Sumatra, Indonesia
19th century
length: 6.5cm, total weight: 117g
This small silver tobacco or betel box is delicately chased over the hinged lid and sides with typically Islamic Malay flower and foliage motifs. It is attached by means of a
multi-strand silver chain to a small spherical silver lime box which contains remnants of lime powder and which has a prominent cast silver catch.
Inventory no.: 640
This Item is available - Ask about this item
