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Betel Nut Box
Betel Nut Box
Betel Nut Box
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Betel Nut Box

NameBox
Date19th c.
Place madeLampung, Sumatra, Indonesia, SOUTHEAST ASIA, ASIA
Mediumbeads, cotton, metal, silk
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 9 13/16 in. (14 x 25 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.35V
DescriptionRound container with lid covered with multi-colored intricate bead pattern in floral and geometrics - metal handle center of lid tied on blue silk tufted. Lined with red cloth - trimmed with velvet.
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