Mid 20th Century South East Asian Bronze and Copper Betel Nut Box

Description

Antique simply decorated Philippine Island Betel Nut Box. We've had several of these boxes, this is the less fancy version … more Antique simply decorated Philippine Island Betel Nut Box. We've had several of these boxes, this is the less fancy version with simple engraved and inlaid copper decoration on a brass or bronze body. These boxes come from the Philippines and were used by natives to hold betel leaves and lime which was used like chewing tobacco.

Condition: Heavily polished, damages to the hinges with replaced wires.

Dimensions:
Height 2 1/8 Inches 5.5 cm
Width 5 1/4 Inches 13.4 cm
Depth 2 1/2 Inches 6.3 cm less