Betel Box
early 19th century (made)
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The practice of chewing the leaf of the Piper betel (pan) combined with areca nut, lime (chunam) and spices has long been widespread throughout India and South-East Asia. This silver betel-container (pandan) consists of five mango-shaped receptacles, each in two parts hinged together at one side. They radiate from a central projection topped with a domed rosette-knob and rest on four leaf-and-rosette legs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, repousse, hammered, chased |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Orchardson |
| Object history | Given by Lady Orchardson, 148 Alexandra Road, N.W.. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1916-4236m |
| Summary | The practice of chewing the leaf of the Piper betel (pan) combined with areca nut, lime (chunam) and spices has long been widespread throughout India and South-East Asia. This silver betel-container (pandan) consists of five mango-shaped receptacles, each in two parts hinged together at one side. They radiate from a central projection topped with a domed rosette-knob and rest on four leaf-and-rosette legs. |
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| Accession number | IM.271-1916 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2005 |
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