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The ribbed bombe-form body, accented with delicate gilt bands, showcases exceptional artisanal metalwork and the sophisticated craftsmanship characteristic of Acehnese silverwork from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA very similar, nearly identical example can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O470652\/betel-box-and-unknown\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e: 20.5 cm \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTotal Weight: 716 grams \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Betel box and cover (karaih), Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900–1910

Product Description

Betel box and cover (karaih), Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1900–1910
Silver and parcel gilt with openwork floral decoration.

This exquisite oval, domed vessel rests gracefully on a raised pedestal base and is richly embellished with repeating pierced floral and foliate scroll motifs, lending it a refined and regal presence. The ribbed bombe-form body, accented with delicate gilt bands, showcases exceptional artisanal metalwork and the sophisticated craftsmanship characteristic of Acehnese silverwork from the early 20th century.

A very similar, nearly identical example can be found here.

Measurements:

Length: 20.5 cm  

Width: 13 cm

Height: 11 cm

Total Weight: 716 grams 

Sku: JC-07212-MED
£9,500.00
Maximum quantity available reached.

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