Early 20th Century Silver Betel Nut Chicken Container

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This ornate, antique Betel Nut box is made of low grade Khmer silver with a hand-forged repose design that's full … Read more This ornate, antique Betel Nut box is made of low grade Khmer silver with a hand-forged repose design that's full of texture and details in the shape of a chicken. Total sliver weight: 36.8 oz.

One piece of a rare collection of four animalsduck, chicken, rooster and turtle. Larger-sized ones like this set, especially the chicken, are rare to find. Buy multiple and save!

Traditionally, these Betel Nut boxes were made to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to provide a mixture of betel…. a mild stimulant used for centuries all over Southeast Asia. See less