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A lARge chAM sIlVeR beTel NuT cONTAINeR
WITh gOld RePOussÉ cOVeR
Champa, 15th-18th century. The betel holder of baluster shape with a recessed
circular base, the cover consisting of two separate parts, the top part a finial in
silver and gold, finely executed in repoussé with floral and geometric patterns,
the finial and lower section connected by a silver chain.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast
Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium,
acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and
wear, few miniscule losses, some verdigris, and betel residue
to the interior.

Weight: 76.0 g
Dimensions: Height 13.6 cm
estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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FOuR chAM sIlVeR RePOussÉ beTel NuT cONTAINeRs
Champa, 18th-19th century. Each of baluster shape and richly decorated with condition: Very good condition with traces of age and wear as well as white
floral and geometric patterns executed in repoussé, the lower segments and betel residue to the interior.
covers connected by silver or metal chains.
Weight: 290.0 g (total)
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Dimensions: Height 15 cm (the tallest), 12.5 cm (the shortest)
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Literature comparison: A related piece is in the National Museum of Cambodia,
inventory number Ga.4825.
estimate euR 1,600
Starting price EUr 800

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