Antique Cambodian gilt 900 silver betel nut box of Ox
Late 19th century Cambodian betel nut box depicting a figural bull, cow, or steer.
This intricately adorned container features ornate floral engravings on the side. The animal is depicted sitting on its haunches, with spread hooves, head raised, and a curled tail upon its back. The inferior of the figurine is gold-plated.
Marked T90 for Cambodian silver (purity 900).
27.5 g
3 cm tall
6.5 x 3 cm
Very good antique condition. Small dents to body commensurate with age.
Late 19th century Cambodian betel nut box depicting a figural bull, cow, or steer.
This intricately adorned container features ornate floral engravings on the side. The animal is depicted sitting on its haunches, with spread hooves, head raised, and a curled tail upon its back. The inferior of the figurine is gold-plated.
Marked T90 for Cambodian silver (purity 900).
27.5 g
3 cm tall
6.5 x 3 cm
Very good antique condition. Small dents to body commensurate with age.
Late 19th century Cambodian betel nut box depicting a figural bull, cow, or steer.
This intricately adorned container features ornate floral engravings on the side. The animal is depicted sitting on its haunches, with spread hooves, head raised, and a curled tail upon its back. The inferior of the figurine is gold-plated.
Marked T90 for Cambodian silver (purity 900).
27.5 g
3 cm tall
6.5 x 3 cm
Very good antique condition. Small dents to body commensurate with age.
Betel nuts, a mild intoxicant widely used in Southeast Asia, were stored in diverse containers crafted from various materials and forms. Silver boxes, particularly those with figural themes like this one, were considered among the finest, representing status items within the culture. Other available figures included elephants, birds, fruits, flowers, and various interpretations of the iconic foo lion.
