Spittoon - Bronze - Spittoon
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Khmer antique bronze betel trough dating to the 12th–13th century, with a globular body and a very wide trumpet-like lip, 9 cm high and 13 cm in diameter, patina olive-brown with malachite highlights, provenance Kanaka The Collection since 2021.
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Betel spittoon with a wide, flared lip
Khmer Empire
Bayon period, 12th–13th century
Bronze with a dark olive patina
Height: 9 cm Diameter at the lip: 13 cm
Small cast bronze vessel characterized by compact proportions and a vigorous silhouette, typical of the prestige furniture of the Lopburi / Bayon period.
The object presents a globular or bulbous body that is strongly flattened, marked on the shoulder and at the base by series of double annular incisions, neat and regular.
The transition to the neck is marked by a pronounced concave constriction that opens dramatically onto a very wide flared lip in a funnel shape (or corolla), terminating in a thin, sharp edge. The base is flat, with a slight circular foot giving it perfect stability.
This vase of a distinctive form is traditionally identified as an element of the betel set, serving as a spittoon during chewing of the betel quid, or as an offering vessel for ceremonial ingredients. In medieval Khmer culture, the betel ritual accompanied all major acts of social, diplomatic, and religious life.
Condition:
Superb archaeological condition. The bronze structure is perfectly sound but with some deformation at the lips. The object has developed a magnificent surface patina (bronze skin) in brown-olive tones with golden highlights in places, subtly enhanced by small deposits of copper carbonate (malachite) located at several spots. The original turning or casting marks remain remarkably legible.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection since 2021
Shipped with UPS and insured
Shipment only within Europe!
Betel spittoon with a wide, flared lip
Khmer Empire
Bayon period, 12th–13th century
Bronze with a dark olive patina
Height: 9 cm Diameter at the lip: 13 cm
Small cast bronze vessel characterized by compact proportions and a vigorous silhouette, typical of the prestige furniture of the Lopburi / Bayon period.
The object presents a globular or bulbous body that is strongly flattened, marked on the shoulder and at the base by series of double annular incisions, neat and regular.
The transition to the neck is marked by a pronounced concave constriction that opens dramatically onto a very wide flared lip in a funnel shape (or corolla), terminating in a thin, sharp edge. The base is flat, with a slight circular foot giving it perfect stability.
This vase of a distinctive form is traditionally identified as an element of the betel set, serving as a spittoon during chewing of the betel quid, or as an offering vessel for ceremonial ingredients. In medieval Khmer culture, the betel ritual accompanied all major acts of social, diplomatic, and religious life.
Condition:
Superb archaeological condition. The bronze structure is perfectly sound but with some deformation at the lips. The object has developed a magnificent surface patina (bronze skin) in brown-olive tones with golden highlights in places, subtly enhanced by small deposits of copper carbonate (malachite) located at several spots. The original turning or casting marks remain remarkably legible.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection since 2021
Shipped with UPS and insured
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Khmer
Century/timeframe
12-13th c.
Title additional information
Spittoon
Number of objects
1
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Cambodia
Year acquired
2021
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1977
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
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