Betel Nut And Lime Box, Mindanao.
Bronze betel nut box, decorated with damascened scrolls of lotus flowers and copper and silver incisions. The lid reveals three compartments, one of which still contains vestiges of lime which caused the partial oxidation of the metal. Mindanao, Philippines, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of the art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be L 20 cm x D 10 cm x H 9.5 cm Weight 2855 grams
500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 20
Height: 9.5
Depth: 10
Reference (ID): 1347437
Availability: In stock
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