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Vintage Southeast Asian brass betel nut lime holder with engraved elephant. This was used to hold a betel nut and …
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Vintage Southeast Asian brass betel nut lime holder with engraved elephant. This was used to hold a betel nut and lime mixture, popular to chew, like tobacco, in Southeast Asia. Very unique piece, the etchings are gorgeous.
5” width x 7” height x 2” depth
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 2ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- There is a chalky dry white residue inside due to the use of lime (calcium hydroxide). There is a chalky dry white residue inside due to the use of lime (calcium hydroxide). less
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