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Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0005-0001A,B   CAS 1995-0005-0001A,B; Betel nut box
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Betel nut box
Culture Bagobo
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Luzon or Mindanao
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Brass; Copper
Description Rectangular brass box with lid and brass insert tray with hinged lids; Exterior is done in filigree with handles at each end, attached to handles is chain made up of brass wire loops; Traces of deteriorated original plant fiber hinges were in place at time of acquisition, but most had previously been replaced with wire.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 11.5, Length = 21.6