Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1998-0003-0001 | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Betel nut box | |
| Culture | Filipino | |
| Global Region | Southeast Asia | |
| Country | Philippines | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Luzon or Mindanao | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1900-1910 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: Copper; Brass; Silver | |
| Description | Rectangular betel nut lidded box made primarily of copper with brass and silver inlay on all four sides and lid; Loop handles are attached to either end of box and brass link chain attached to handles; Interior of box is divided into 1 large and 2 smaller compartments, the latter having hinged lids with silver inlay. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.0, Width = 16.5, Depth = 8.3 | |