a wrought brass betel sirih box internal compartments malay peninsular circa 1900

A Wrought Brass Betel (Sirih) Box - Internal Compartments: Malay Peninsular - Circa 1900.


Price

£185
| $234 USD | €222 EUR


Item Ref

BA 1081

Description

Hand constructed from beaten sheet brass, this example of octagonal lozenge form - the original construction seams are clearly visible. The outer hinged cover neatly closes over the opening to the box. The cover is embellished with chased floral scrollwork, incorporating a pair of exotic birds. Bands of simple reeded decoration embellish the exterior of the box.
Internally, the box is sub divided - a pair of hinged covers close over a pair of compartments. Both covers are finished with tooled decoration, corresponding with the main cover face. An open central compartment is also incorporated.
Size: length - 5" (127mm), width - 2 5/8" (67mm), height - 1 3/4" (45mm).
Weight - 240 grams.
Condition - Very Good. Minor surface marks, consistent with age and usage. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: BA 1081


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