Round betel nut box, embossed silver, Indo-Persian 1900

Old beautiful betel box from Asia. The box is round in shape with a lid, made of embossed and chiseled ethnic low-grade silver. No hallmark.
The decorative details and precision are superb: plants, diamonds, etc.

Betel is a substance derived from betel leaves and nuts from the same tree, used in particular in Asia for its tonic effect. It is used as a chewing preparation.

Slightly sunken base, deformation at the neck. Good general condition, in its own juice with traces of age and wear, original patina. The silver titration being low, the patina is not the same as for 925 silver.

This is an antique object that can complete a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of Asian or Middle Eastern art.

International shipping. Delivery by colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.

DIMENSIONS: H9.6xØ8.2cm
DATE: Early 20th century
ORIGIN: Asia, India, Persia, Middle East
WEIGHT: 0.092 kg