Bottle, Stopper and Stand
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A water bottle which probably once formed part of a 'betel-nut' set.
The chewing of mildly narcotic betel-leaves together with areca-nut, cloves and lime was a popular custom throughout South East Asia in the 19th century. The sets of vessels used to contain all the components were a sign of high rank in Thai culture and were carried behind their owners as an indication of status.
The chewing of mildly narcotic betel-leaves together with areca-nut, cloves and lime was a popular custom throughout South East Asia in the 19th century. The sets of vessels used to contain all the components were a sign of high rank in Thai culture and were carried behind their owners as an indication of status.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, repoussee, engraved, nielloed |
| Brief description | Bottle with stopper and stand, silver alloy and gold (niello), Thailand, 19th century |
| Physical description | A niello bottle/vase with cover and base plate. Outside engraved with flowers with gilt and the spaces nielloed. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | BOTTLE
Silver, silver alloy and gold (niello)
Thailand
19th century
1379&a-1874
A water bottle which probably once formed part of a ‘betel-nut’ set.
The chewing of mildly narcotic betel-leaves together with areca-nut, cloves and lime was a popular custom throughout South East Asia in the 19th century. The sets of vessels used to contain all the components were a sign of high rank in Thai culture and were carried behind their owners as an indication of status.
(1/10/2008) |
| Summary | A water bottle which probably once formed part of a 'betel-nut' set. The chewing of mildly narcotic betel-leaves together with areca-nut, cloves and lime was a popular custom throughout South East Asia in the 19th century. The sets of vessels used to contain all the components were a sign of high rank in Thai culture and were carried behind their owners as an indication of status. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1379 to B-1874 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2008 |
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