Silver Betel / Tobacco Box

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These two small and unique silver tobacco or betel boxes are believed to be original from Sumatra, Indonesia (19th century). They are delicately chased over the hinged lid and sides with typically Islamic Malay flower and foliage motifs. They are also 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.

Also check out the "Spittoons", the "Betel Nut Paraphernalia", the "Asam Gelugor Fruit-Shaped Brass Container" and the "Indonesian Betel Or Tobacco Box".