Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper round Betel Box, Monkey design, 5.9cm diameter
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Vintage Cambodian Silver and Copper round Betel Box, Angkor Wat design, 5.9cm diameter.
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A beautiful Cambodian betel box in circular form, with Angkor Wat design to lid and foliate detail to sides.
With intricate 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.
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Markings: 90% (although this is a clearly meaningless mark).
Age: Latter half of 20th Century.
Weight approximately 58g (unpacked).
Dimensions:
Approximately 5.9cm diameter x 3.0cm high.