Cylindrical lidded box

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 89.29.4.1-2
Type: metalwork
Date of production:
1980s
Place of production:
Marks: 865 Delux sk
Materials/Techniques: silver, repoussé
Dimensions: height: 9. 4 cm
diameter: 7. 4 cm
Smaller, cylindrical silver box, with embossed scroll and floral decoration on the sides, a stylized string of beads running around the top, and the Garuda motif decorating the Indonesian coat of arms in the medallion. Part of a decorative silver tobacco set, in a red velvet box (Garuda motif on top, set on a white silk lining), received as a representative gift from Indonesian President Suharto (1967-1998). Condition as new.