This cast bronze box with Islamic inlaid designs is likely from Mindanao in the Philippines. These ornate boxes hold the ingredients for the betel nut "quid" which was once a large part of ceremonial and social occasions.
Size: 4 1/8" w, 2" h, 2" d
Condition: one pin for the interior hinged boxes is missing. Visible oxidation to the interior boxes likely due to the slaked lime which is one of the ingredients.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: one pin for the interior hinged boxes is missing. Visible oxidation to the interior boxes likely due to the slaked lime which is one of the ingredients.

Origin:
Philippines

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Philippines

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition: one pin for the interior hinged boxes is missing. Visible oxidation to the interior boxes likely due to the slaked lime which is one of the ingredients.