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ANTIQUE #SA1136073
a mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal box islamic philippines mid to late 19th century - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE SILVER - DATED 19TH CENTURY
 
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A Mindanao Silver Inlaid Bronze Betal Box, Islamic, Philippines, Mid To Late 19th Century

£1,650    $2,260    €1,896
This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mindanao were able to afford an elaborate silver inlaid bronze betal box such as this rare much larger than normal example.
 
Such boxes were used to show off their wealth to household visitors where they would be offered betal nut and other components such as leaves and lime which were used to make up the betal quid or small package.
 
This rare box is unusually raised onto bronze wheels because of its large size and weight. It would be rolled along a table or a flat surface.
 
The main box is comprised very elaborately inlaid silver panels on all surfaces, including the hinges. It has lifting handles at each end. When the lid is raised, it reveals a separate fitted inner box, also decorated with silver inlay on the lidded compartments, which would hold the ingredients.
 
This box has been well used and ...
Antique ID: SA1136073
Item: A Mindanao Silver Inlaid Bronze Betal Box, Islamic, Philippines, Mid To Late 19th Century - (reference SA1136073)
Buying direct from seller: Robert Belcher Antiques
£1,650



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Antique SA1136073 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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