Betel nut and lime boxes

Made:
1801-1900 in India
Two betel nut and lime boxes attached by chains, brass

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Two betel nut and lime boxes attached by chains, brass
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Two betel nut and lime boxes attached by chains, brass, probably Indian, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121030
Materials:
brass and complete
Measurements:
smaller: 148 mm 44 mm,
larger: 158 mm 56 mm,
type:
box - container
credit:
Chihi, Y.B.