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Antique Lord Hanuman Solid Silver Covered Box (296 grams)

$900.00
This type of solid silver Khmer Cambodian repousse lidded box is often described as a betel box. The betel nut is a popular psychostimulant in Southeast Asia, and was often stored in these elaborate boxes. This large betel box has been elaborately shaped into the Hindu god, Lord Hanuman. The tall angled sides are decorated profusely with floral patterns. It's the perfect size to store your earrings, rings, or other little treasures. This covered box was made entirely by hand and hammer marks and other tool marks are evident. A tremendous number of hours would have been spent to make this beautiful piece of silver. From the Washington, DC area estate of the Foreign Service Officer stationed in Cambodia and Vice Consul of Egypt. Weight is 296 grams. Dimensions: 3.25" x 5" x6" This item is not hallmarked, but sterling is guaranteed. Condition is perfect with a rich patina. Price is firm. Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
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This type of solid silver Khmer Cambodian repousse lidded box is often described as a betel box. The betel nut is a popular psychostimulant in Southeast Asia, and was often stored in these elaborate boxes. This large betel box has been elaborately shaped into the Hindu god, Lord Hanuman. The tall angled sides are decorated profusely with floral patterns. It's the perfect size to store your earrings, rings, or other little treasures. This covered box was made entirely by hand and hammer marks and other tool marks are evident. A tremendous number of hours would have been spent to make this beautiful piece of silver. From the Washington, DC area estate of the Foreign Service Officer stationed in Cambodia and Vice Consul of Egypt. Weight is 296 grams. Dimensions: 3.25" x 5" x6" This item is not hallmarked, but sterling is guaranteed. Condition is perfect with a rich patina. Price is firm. Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
This type of solid silver Khmer Cambodian repousse lidded box is often described as a betel box. The betel nut is a popular psychostimulant in Southeast Asia, and was often stored in these elaborate boxes. This large betel box has been elaborately shaped into the Hindu god, Lord Hanuman. The tall angled sides are decorated profusely with floral patterns. It's the perfect size to store your earrings, rings, or other little treasures. This covered box was made entirely by hand and hammer marks and other tool marks are evident. A tremendous number of hours would have been spent to make this beautiful piece of silver. From the Washington, DC area estate of the Foreign Service Officer stationed in Cambodia and Vice Consul of Egypt. Weight is 296 grams. Dimensions: 3.25" x 5" x6" This item is not hallmarked, but sterling is guaranteed. Condition is perfect with a rich patina. Price is firm. Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP