-40%

Cambodia Khmer Silver elephant sitting statue box #2

$ 124.08

Availability: 41 in stock
  • Condition: Good Condition
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Khmer big Silver Elephant sitting Betelnut Box A two-part silver box in the traditional Khmer motif of a Elephant ,it is covered with swirling lines . With a weight of 410 grams, this box is relatively large compared with other such boxes in the genre of handmade Khmer silver pieces found in the shapes of myriad Elephent and animals. The boxes were used to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to assemble a quid of betel, a mild stimulant used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. While such silver pieces are difficult to date, this one, judging by design and detail, was made in the early 20th century. Every surface, even the bottoms of the feet, is detailed, with exceptional attention to the head, where more than a dozen patterns of lines combine with crisp shapes to form the Elephants lively expression. Because such silver boxes were highly valued by their owners, they were carefully handled and typically remain in good condition. This one is in quite good condition, with no dents. The box is marked T90. silver plated Measures 6.49" tall X 7.08" long Express (EMS) - shipped rom cambodia Rare to find this large size.....
    ART   TRIBAL   GALLERY
    Description
    Khmer big Silver Elephant sitting Betelnut Box
    A two-part silver box in the traditional Khmer motif of a Elephant ,it is covered with swirling lines . With a weight of
    410
    grams
    , this box is relatively large compared with other such boxes in the genre of handmade Khmer silver pieces found in the shapes of myriad Elephent and animals.
    The boxes were used to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to assemble a quid of betel, a mild stimulant used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. While such silver pieces are difficult to date, this one, judging by design and detail, was made in the early 20th century. Every surface, even the bottoms of the feet, is detailed, with exceptional attention to the head, where more than a dozen patterns of lines combine with crisp shapes to form the Elephants lively expression. Because such silver boxes were highly valued by their owners, they were carefully handled and typically remain in good condition. This one is in quite good condition, with no dents.
    The box is  marked T90.
    silver plated
    Measures 6.49" tall X 7.08" long
    Express (EMS) -
    shipped rom cambodia
    Rare to find this large size.....
    Click images to enlarge
    Payment
    PayPal with Payment Within 7 days
    Cash on pick up
    Shipping
    Wide World Shipping
    Combine shipping and Tracking
    Terms of Sale
    Item must be in the same condition as when sent,buyer pays all shipping costs
    Contact Us
    We sell a variety of interesting items and to find more please visit my eBay shop
    Visit My eBay Store
    Images sell!
    Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting
    Create your brand with Auctiva's
    Customizable Templates.
    Attention Sellers - Get Templates
    Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
    Track Page Views With
    Auctiva's FREE Counter