Antiquities, Islamic & Asian Art, and Fine Silver

A CAMBODIAN SOLID SILVER BETEL BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Start price: £280

Estimated price: £300 - £400

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Description

This solid silver Cambodian betel box is designed in the form of a mother sheep with her lamb, the piece is adorned with intricate repousse and engraved details, giving texture and lifelike depth to the figures. The box cleverly opens into two pieces, revealing a hidden compartment traditionally used for storing betel nuts, a culturally significant practice in Cambodia.

Height x Width x Depth: 11.5cm x 13cm x 10cm, Weight: 326g