Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper Betel Box, Pair of Hens design, 7cm long

Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper Betel Box, Pair of Hens design, 7cm long.

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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.