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Antique Asian container for Betel nut paste, made of silver, 19th century., unsigned. Weight: 30 grams. Length: 4.5 cm. (* A container or box for betel nut paste is designed to contain a paste consisting of betel leaves, mixed together with limestone paste and betel nuts, this age-old chewing paste acts as a natural and addictive stimulant. Limestone paste, made from shells baked at a high temperature, to produce unsaturated lime, to which Add water; it is then kneaded into a chewable paste - from Eggopedia) Period: 19th century (1800-1900)

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Antique Asian container for Betel nut paste, made of silver, 19th century., unsigned. Weight: 30 grams. Length: 4.5 cm. (* A container or box for betel nut paste is designed to contain a paste consisting of betel leaves, mixed together with limestone paste and betel nuts, this age-old chewing paste acts as a natural and addictive stimulant. Limestone paste, made from shells baked at a high temperature, to produce unsaturated lime, to which Add water; it is then kneaded into a chewable paste - from Eggopedia) Period: 19th century (1800-1900)

Estimate 80 - 90 USD
Starting price 30 USD

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For sale on Thursday 18 Jul : 19:00 (IDT)
azor, Israel
Aqua Arts & Antiques LTD
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