Lidded betel cup
| Accession Nr.: | 3907.1-2 |
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| Type: | metalwork |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
A silver North Thai round shaped betel container (klong mak) with floral motifs running around the tip and repeated lotus leaf motifs on the sides. The base has a three-star makers' mark and a difficult to make out inscription, probably Thai.
The object in the picture is a common accessory in betel sets consisting of three or five similar boxes and a betel leaf holder. Its ornate design and material suggest that it was made for a middle-class clientele.
The object in the picture is a common accessory in betel sets consisting of three or five similar boxes and a betel leaf holder. Its ornate design and material suggest that it was made for a middle-class clientele.