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Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
$5,200
$6,50020% Off
£3,927.39
£4,909.2420% Off
€4,536.74
€5,670.9320% Off
CA$7,326.06
CA$9,157.5720% Off
A$7,846.21
A$9,807.7720% Off
CHF 4,218.07
CHF 5,272.5920% Off
MX$95,296.84
MX$119,121.0420% Off
NOK 53,297.37
NOK 66,621.7120% Off
SEK 48,797.70
SEK 60,997.1320% Off
DKK 33,897.77
DKK 42,372.2220% Off
About the Item
A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750.
The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC). Made from tortoise shell and having Rococo silver mounts, the box fitted with a chain to keep the lid open and a substantial lock to the front. The casket having engraved carrying handles to each side and raised on compressed turned bun feet. The casket is in remarkable, excellent condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1750
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
- Reference Number:Seller: C#1stDibs: LU4876131422842
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Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 24 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 9 inches
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