Betel nut box
Artist:
Philippines
Medium: Brass
Dimensions:
2 3/8 × 5 1/8 × 1 7/8 in. (6 × 13 × 4.8 cm)
Classification: Containers
Credit Line: Gift of Otis Warren Barrett
Object number: 1928.1.80
DescriptionBox in rectangular shapes with flattened corners giving box octangular shape. Handles on either side. Attached to handle is a chain to which 3 decorative bells are attached. Box is hinged with no clasp to open lid. Inside are 3 compartments center being the largest. The left and right compartments have lids, though they are no longer attached. Inside the right compartment is a betel nut.
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