A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box by Unknown artist

A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box 19th century

Unknown artist

Gold
5 ⨯ 18 ⨯ 13 cm
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About the artwork
A superb Indonesian royal gem-set gold overlaid silver betel box
Probably Sumatra, 19th century, marked with initials HDL

The box is overall overlaid with fine openwork and hammered gold and on the lid it has an applique in the form of a crowned flower surrounded by laurel wreaths, with beneath a crescent moon and initials HDL.

H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm

Provenance:
Private collection, former Dutch East-Indies/the Hague

Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most exquisite boxes of gold, silver, inlaid with precious stones, ivory, or tortoiseshell. The costliness of one’s sirih box displayed one’s fortunes. Sirih or Betel boxes with gold mounts are rare because the gold was often melted down in times of dire need.
About the artist
It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.
Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.
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•"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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