A Southeast Asian Bronze Inlaid Betel Box

19th century, rectangular form box with mixed metal and silver inlay of floral motifs, with a hinged lid concealing two pairs of smaller hinged lids to the interior, handles flank the shorter sides of the box, with a mark to the underside.


3 x 6 1/2 x 3 in.

Collection of Mr. John Sylvester, Jr.

Looseness to outer lid hinge; scattered areas of verdigris; oxidation to interior of left inner compartment; rubbing to silvered decoration to exterior.