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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1487119

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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Unusual 19th century Persian brass betel box with hinged cover and chiseled designs: the top with equestrian lion hunt, the bottom with a scene of a person with long scimitar slaying a man with several figures and a dog watching, the sides with friezes of various animals: lions, dogs and birds. The scenes must be a reference to some literary story. The box is in great condition, very nice earnest chiseling, the exterior with traces of lime that was part of the betel quids (a mixture of areca nut, spices and slaked lime wrapped in betel vine leaves). Hinges work perfectly, wonderful feel of age to the piece. Size 3.61 x 2.0 x 1.17 inches.