Box (2) - Silver

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Two silver Sirih boxes from Indonesia with floral relief motifs dating to the early–mid 20th century; the larger (5.8 cm thick, 5.6 cm diameter, 59 g) shows age and wear including a small hole and a dent on the foot, while the smaller (3.6 cm thick, 3.9 cm diameter, 32 g) is in very good condition.

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DESCRIPTION

Two silver betel-leaf boxes called Sirih boxes from Indonesia. They are decorated with raised floral motifs.

Dimension:

1) Thickness: 5.8 cm, Diameter: 5.6 cm, Weight: 59 grams

2nd) thickness: 3.6 cm, diameter: 3.9 cm, weight: 32 grams


Beautiful handcrafted goldsmithing work.

Around the beginning and middle of the 20th century, the larger one is older than the smaller.

State

The larger door shows traces of its age and use, a small wear hole, a ding on the bottom, the smaller one is in very good condition, (see photos).

Professional packaging, with traceable and insured shipping.

DESCRIPTION

Two silver betel-leaf boxes called Sirih boxes from Indonesia. They are decorated with raised floral motifs.

Dimension:

1) Thickness: 5.8 cm, Diameter: 5.6 cm, Weight: 59 grams

2nd) thickness: 3.6 cm, diameter: 3.9 cm, weight: 32 grams


Beautiful handcrafted goldsmithing work.

Around the beginning and middle of the 20th century, the larger one is older than the smaller.

State

The larger door shows traces of its age and use, a small wear hole, a ding on the bottom, the smaller one is in very good condition, (see photos).

Professional packaging, with traceable and insured shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
92 g
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Silver
Indigenous object name
Betel box
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
5.8 cm
Width
5.6 cm
Depth
5.6 cm
Estimated Period
First half of the 20th century
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Objects sold
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