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RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX

RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX

$ 303.59

Availability: 25 in stock
  • Color: Red
  • Type: Box
  • Region of Origin: Burma

    Description

    RARE ANTIQUE LARGE RED LACQUER BETEL BOX
    Dimensions: 7.25"H x 6"W x 6"D
    In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red and black lacquer, delineated by finely etched lines that were likely once filled with gold pigment. Still vibrant after a century of use, this large red lacquer betel box is wonderful for storing your precious items or prominently displayed as an interesting conversation piece.