Large slaked lime container for betel chewing
| Accession Nr.: | 67.142.1-2 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; object for daily use; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
second half of the 19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | brass |
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| Dimensions: | height: 12 cm diameter: 15.4 cm |
Slaked lime container comprising of two brass semi-spheres with decorative floral motifs (flower, betel leaf...). The lime needed for betel consumption was stored in this object, which is larger than usual and has a striking design.
