Betel Nut Boxes and Lids
19th century (made)
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Two betel nut boxes (cembul) with lids, of hammered and incised silver, with a lining of pink knitted wool. Globular on ring foot. The upper half forms the cover. Lightly incised with bands of scrolling foliation, petal-fillets and an eight-pointed lotus in the middle of the lid.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, hammered and incised |
| Brief description | Two betel nut boxes (cembul) with lids, silver with incised decoration, possibly Malaysia, 19th century |
| Physical description | Two betel nut boxes (cembul) with lids, of hammered and incised silver, with a lining of pink knitted wool. Globular on ring foot. The upper half forms the cover. Lightly incised with bands of scrolling foliation, petal-fillets and an eight-pointed lotus in the middle of the lid. |
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| Credit line | Given by J.S. Lake, Esq. and Mrs N.C. Mills, from the Estate of the late A. F. Lake, Esq. |
| Object history | IM.28 to 30&A-1934 received on 4th April 1934. Registered paper: 1934/1570 |
| Production | Made by Malay craftsmen in South-East Asia. |
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| Accession number | IM.29:1, 2-1934 and IM.29A/1, 2-1934 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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