Antique Betel Nut Box – Philippines - Circa 1900

Name: Antique Betel Nut Box – Philippines - Circa 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1090658
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

Antique betel nut box in the Islamic design with brass with silver inlay. The box has three separate containers with flip up lids.

Antique betel nut boxes, also known as ‘chewing boxes’ or ‘betel boxes’, are traditional containers used to store and carry the ingredients needed for preparing and consuming betel quid (also called paan). Betel quid is a chewable mixture made from betel leaf, areca nut (often called betel nut), slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco or other flavourings. This practice is common in many parts of Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 495g

In good condition – has a repair to the bottom as shown in photographs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

4.5cm (1.77")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1090658

Dealers Internal Reference

P51028

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Description

Antique betel nut box in the Islamic design with brass with silver inlay. The box has three separate containers with flip up lids.

Antique betel nut boxes, also known as ‘chewing boxes’ or ‘betel boxes’, are traditional containers used to store and carry the ingredients needed for preparing and consuming betel quid (also called paan).

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Betel quid is a chewable mixture made from betel leaf, areca nut (often called betel nut), slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco or other flavourings.

Kingsdown Antiques

This practice is common in many parts of Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 495g

In good condition – has a repair to the bottom as shown in photographs.

Physical Dimensions

Height