Lot 815

Description

Sumatra betel nut box, c1850s, in silvered (57x42x23mm), intricately patterned on top with figure of a Sumatran male amongst various plants in centre and on sides in circles are engraved leaves, beetles, harvesting tools and a water pipe (?), at one end is a hinged lid that drops down and then at that location the top lid can be pressed and that lid then raises up to reveal a compartment. Very fine.