Description A CHAM SILVER BETEL NUT CONTAINER WITH FLORAL MARK
Champa, 15th-18th century. The betel holder of cylindrical shape, the cover tapering upwards to a stepped conical finial decorated with floral designs at the top, the recessed circular base with a skillfully executed floral mark in fine repoussé.
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 pink and white betel residue to the interior.
Weight: 77.2 g
Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm
Literature comparison: Similar pieces in gold are published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 195, Budapest 2013. Related betel nut containers can be found in the National Museum of Cambodia, for example inventory number NMC.468.