Silver container
| Accession Nr.: | 7146 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
late 19th ̶ early 20th century
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| Place of production: |
Ornamental containers (Indonesian: celepa) attachable to a belt.
Commonly used to store tobacco, lime or gambir (Uncaria gambir); part of a portable betel set.
These fruit-shaped utensils, divided into compartments and with hinged lids, are covered with engraved and embossed decoration in the central and lateral fields.
Commonly used to store tobacco, lime or gambir (Uncaria gambir); part of a portable betel set.
These fruit-shaped utensils, divided into compartments and with hinged lids, are covered with engraved and embossed decoration in the central and lateral fields.
