Lime box - Silver - Cailles - Cambodia
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Two Cambodian silver lime boxes by Cailles, circa mid‑20th century, the first measuring 3.5 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm and weighing 17 g with a hallmark, the second 3.2 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm and 8 g with signs of wear and interior oxidation, in good condition.
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Two Cambodian lime pots in finely worked silver. They depict quails, which in Cambodia symbolize fidelity, devotion and conjugal harmony. Because of their nesting behavior and tendency to stay paired, they are seen as a model of a solid couple.
These are not a pair but two distinct lime boxes; the first bears a hallmark, the second is older and bears the marks of use.
Very fine silversmithing.
They were used as containers for extinguished lime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce an euphoric effect. This practice persists in Burma (Myanmar).
1) 3.5 cm high, 3.8 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 17 g.
2) 3.2 cm high, 3.8 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 8 g.
Circa mid-20th century.
CONDITION
The first is in very good condition; the second bears the signs of its age, a small wear hole and a small loss, with internal oxidation. (see photos).
Will be carefully packed, traceable shipping.
Two Cambodian lime pots in finely worked silver. They depict quails, which in Cambodia symbolize fidelity, devotion and conjugal harmony. Because of their nesting behavior and tendency to stay paired, they are seen as a model of a solid couple.
These are not a pair but two distinct lime boxes; the first bears a hallmark, the second is older and bears the marks of use.
Very fine silversmithing.
They were used as containers for extinguished lime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce an euphoric effect. This practice persists in Burma (Myanmar).
1) 3.5 cm high, 3.8 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 17 g.
2) 3.2 cm high, 3.8 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, 8 g.
Circa mid-20th century.
CONDITION
The first is in very good condition; the second bears the signs of its age, a small wear hole and a small loss, with internal oxidation. (see photos).
Will be carefully packed, traceable shipping.
Details
No. of items
2
Artist
Cailles
Country of Origin
Cambodia
Attribution
Original
Material
Silver
Height
3.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Title of artwork
Lime box
Depth
3.8 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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