Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper Betel Box, Pair of Hens design, 7cm long
$77.00
SKU LAN8199
Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper Betel Box, Pair of Hens design, 7cm long.
A beautiful Cambodian betel box in zoomorphic form with 2 Hens adjacent to each other.
With charming repousse detail. A very attractive box.
Silver plated copper is a traditional and common technique used in Cambodia for items such as this, and this is a very nice example of the craft. The outer surface is of decorated copper, with the interior being silver plated.
Opens up to store contents.
Markings: 90% (although this is a clearly meaningless mark).
Age: Latter half of 20th Century.
Weight approximately 62g (unpacked).
Dimensions:
Approximately 7cm long x 5.5cm wide x 6cm high.