A 19th c. Mughal Islamic Copper Alloy Betel Box.

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A 19th c. Mughal Islamic Copper Alloy Betel Box.:
$135.65

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Islamic Mughal India - dating from the beginning of the 19th century.
A heavy cast copper alloy betel quid box of shaped form - the left and right extremes cast with four lobed or scalloped embellishments.
The press mounting cover is located by a recessed lip to the base opening. A raised cartouche to the cover face is finished with chiseled and punched floral decoration - see image 7.
This example shows signs of significant age - the surface now softly patinated from years of usage.Overall length - 6 1/4" (159mm), weight - 1,006 grams.

Condition - Very Good. No repairs. Fine natural colour and patina

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