TWO PUMPKIN-SHAPED BETEL NUT BOXES South-east Asia

Carved wood Betel Nut preparation box, having three compartments, raised on a hollow base, carved throughout. Betel nut chewing is firmly embedded in the traditions of South-East Asia, for social affa

**Originally Listed At $200** Southeast Asia, Cambodia, ca. early 20th century CE. A quartet of absolutely charming nickel-brass containers for holding betel nuts, each in the shape of an animal: two

two are silver, includes pups, birds, elephant, gourd and others, most 2".

Brass box. Southeast Asia, Philippines or Borneo. Early 20th century. Various inlays and geometric forms. Container for betel nuts. 21in W x 8 H x 7in D.

This is an antique Indonesian brass Sirih betel nut preparation box. Betel chewing is firmly embedded in the traditions of South-East Asia and enjoyed, even revered, on several levels. The most obviou

Southeast Asian alloy metal betel nut box, of rectangular form with silver inlay of floral motifs, with a hinged lid concealing two pairs of smaller hinged lids to the interior, 5.75''w

One oval shaped container with vine decoration. Two circular containers with patterns on base. 322g. Length of oval container: 19cm (7 1/2 in.) Dia. of circular: 8.2cm (3 1/4 in.)

Three Antique Betel Nut Cutters, South East Asia. Metal. Sizes: 1) 5.5'' x 2.5'' (14 x 6 cm); 2) 7'' x 2.25'' (18 x 6 cm); 3) 8'' x 1.75'' (20 x 4 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, C

South East Asian Betel Nut Box, 10 1/2"W, 5 pcs.

Rectangular casket with silver inlay, a handle on either side, exterior floral decoration and three internal compartments. Possibly Filipino. L. 15.2 cm (6 in.)

Vintage Southeast Asian/Oceania betel nut box, having hinge top, leading to sectioned interior compartments, featuring scrolled inay Chewing betel nut has been practiced by the people of Southeast As

Three metal artifacts: antique African bronze Ashanti figural gold weight, mounted on an agate base; antique Southeast Asian silver betel nut box of barrel form; and repousse Japanese miniature floral

1st item: Hand hammered silver bowl, possibly Burmese, with 5 inset jade or hardstone cabochons and repousse scrolling floral motif, stamped MG on base, 3 1/4" x 5 1/4" diameter, 7.08 oz troy. 2nd: Si

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, 19th century CE. An antique cutter for slicing betel nuts (areca nut) cast from iron with 57% silver sheets overlaid on the handles and the s

Southeast Asian Metal and Wood Object Assortment (21) total items including (10) Cambodian repousse brass betel nut boxes in the form of animals, a Thai wood puppet head on stand, (4) Thai avian form

**Originally Listed At $175** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th century CE. A set of scissors known as a kalakati (also Pinang scissor) used specifically for breaking open the shell of the betel nut

Southeast Asian sterling silver potpourri/ betel nut box, cast finial modeled as a recumbent tiger, lobed body with repousse and pierced floral motifs, marked 925 underfoot, approx 5"h, 5 5/8"w, 5.5"d

18th/19th c. Southeast Asian Silver Betel Box, Sri Lanka/India, with hinged lid, with intricate repousse surface of entwined vines and flowers, engraved vine and figural decoration to base, unmarked,

Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao silver inlaid betel nut container with looped silver colored handles. The interior with four hinged inlaid flaps and obvious signs of age and use. Size 6 1/2"

Ca. 1870, 340 x 107 cm, South East Caucasus, Azerbaijan The midnight blue field is filled by two box-shaped medallions and three nested hooked diamonds surrounded by small hooked diamonds. The inner b

Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. 500 BCE to 0 CE. A bronze spearhead with excellent form, including a sharp, leaf-shaped, double-sided blade, and two small oval openings near the socket.

5 SILVER BURMESE BETEL NUT BOXES. Each with fitted lid. Three shaped as fruit with stems, and two with vented (pierced) lids. Greatest measurement 3.6 inches (9cm). 11.25 total troy ounces.SHIPPING NO

Late 19th/early 20th century. Of rectangular form with a stylized inlaid floral pattern, the interior with two pairs of hinged top lids, on four wheels.  11 3/4in. (30 cm.) wide

**Originally Listed At $250** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang culture, ca. 1500 BCE. A group of 5 ancient bronze and leaded-bronze ring-shaped ornaments and a slender rod. Two of the hoops have o