A group of five silver Khmer betel boxes and covers
A group of five silver Khmer betel boxes and covers

细节
A group of five silver Khmer betel boxes and covers
All modelled as animals, representing a Buddhistic lion, lioness and cub, a hare, turtle and a silver-metal cockerel, the stylised details elaborately incised and chased in relief
8 cm. - 11.5 cm. wide (5)
拍场告示
Please note that the number of objects in this lot is six and not five.

拍品专文

Chewing betel has been practised for centuries in South East Asia and appears to have played an indispensable role in social and ceremonial practises besides being a mild stimulant.