Betel Box

42-2-1A

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 42-2-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Brass | Lime
Description

Brass box with hinged lid. Rectangular, divided crosswise into three compartments, the two at the ends each having a hinged lid; in one is lime; in the centre uncovered compartment are fragments of leaves (betel). Geometric design on lid. Ring handle on each end.

Height 4.6 cm
Length 10 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret H. Bache, 1942

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