A Dutch Colonial silver-mounted wooden sirihcasket
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, late 18th Century
Of rectangular shape, the corners fitted with floral and plain mounts, swing handles, the lockplate with two birds with spreading wings surmounted by flowers and foliage, the hinged cover with a similar decorated shaped oval central plaque and four flower-head nails, inside four wood compartments
20.5cm. long
A Dutch Colonial silver-mounted wooden sirihcasket
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, late 18th Century
Of rectangular shape, the corners fitted with floral and plain mounts, swing handles, the lockplate with two birds with spreading wings surmounted by flowers and foliage, the hinged cover with a similar decorated shaped oval central plaque and four flower-head nails, inside four wood compartments
20.5cm. long
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