Rare ANTIQUE SOUTHEAST ASIA Philippine Crescent-shaped Brass Betel Box (Museum)

Rare Brass Crescent-Shaped Betel Nut Box. Antique Philippine Material Culture. Brass box, crescent shape, hinged on one side, with a loop at each end, and 3 compartment interior, the end compartments lidded. The brass is hand hammered with a swirling leafy pattern on upper lid. Although the two end compartments are hinged for lids, only one is present. Height: 1- 1/2 in. Depth: 1- 1/2 in. Fellows of Harvard College, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Listing. Description: Brass box, crescent shape, hinge on one side, loop at end, 2 lidded interior compartments. Identifier: 33-104-70/278, Mapping Philippine Material Culture. Origin: Oceania, Philippines, Moro, Mindanao. Physical Dimensions: Overall: 6.2 x 24 x 12.1 cm 2 7/16 x 9 7/16 x 4 3/4 in. Collection: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard. Cite this Page: “Crescent-shaped brass betel box, ” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 4, 2025. This product is a rare antique Betel box from Southeast Asia, specifically the Philippines. Made of brass in a unique crescent shape, this piece originates from the early 20th century to around 1940. Its historical significance and craftsmanship make it a valuable addition to any Southeast Asian antique collection.

RARE ANTIQUE CEYLONESE SILVER BETEL NUT LIME BOX OR KILLOTAYA. 18th EARLY 19th

Antique Ceylonese silver and copper betel nut lime box or KILLOTAYA. Of flattened round form with attached chain this was made to carry lime or chunam for mixing with sliced Areca nut for betel chewing. Hinged like a pocket watch. Superb quality and detail with silver hinges, surrounds and chain with silver inlaid copper to front and back. Dating from late 18th century and missing its little silver spike or spoon on end of chain. (See similar example The Clive Collection at Powis Castle). Most killotayas were made of brass or copper. This example with fine silver mounts was probably a special commission from a wealthy Kandy dignitary. Size – 4 cms. Weight – 22 gms. This is an antique / secondhand item in used condition commensurate with its age – please look at my photos carefully before purchasing. Please contact me if you require extra photos or descriptions. TERMS OF SALE – If you have any issues or queries I will try to resolve them as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is a problem as more often than not it can be sorted out quickly and satisfactorily. The item “RARE ANTIQUE CEYLONESE SILVER BETEL NUT LIME BOX OR KILLOTAYA. 18th EARLY 19th” is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Indian”. The seller is “peterlancaster” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to all countries in continental Asia, United States, European Union member countries, Canada, Antigua and barbuda, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, South africa, Ukraine, Chile.

Region of Origin: Indian Ceylon
Product: Box
Age: 1800-1849
Primary Material: Silver and copper
Sub-Type: Antique Ceylon silver
Original/Repro: Antique Original