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An Early 20th Century Brass Betel Box or Pandan, Probably Brunei Circa 1900

$900
£689.96
€789.51
CA$1,271.90
A$1,382.51
CHF 740.08
MX$16,711.32
NOK 9,326.43
SEK 8,601.39
DKK 5,896.40

About the Item

The brass body showing a hinged lid rising up to a faceted receptacle with an engraved hinged cover, overtop a hinged open compartment which then lifts to reveal an interior fitted with four small compartments surrounding a central compartment with a hinged lid inscribed with English Islamic text.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Brunei Darussalam
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728316019092

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