A Silver-Gilt Peranakan Sirih (Betelnut) Set

A Silver-Gilt Peranakan Sirih (betelnut) Set comprising of the sirih vase, the lime cupsidors and gambir / areca nut containers with a spoon to mix the quid. Held together in a silver-plate tray on cabriole feet. Such betelnut sets are found in South-East Asia and more rarely to the south down in island of Java where indigenous local rulers and regents had customary and ceremonial sets for formal occasions such as meetings and weddings.

circa 19th century

* Kindly note that the betelnut cutter - Kacip is not included in the set.

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