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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, FORMER DUTCH EAST INDIES, 18TH CENTURY
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A large Dutch colonial silver and parcel-gilt sirih casket
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, 18th Century
Of shaped oblong form, reeded foot and cover rim, the sides and domed cover decorated with wide floral bands, the cover inset with silver-gilt floral plaque, the reverse inscribed with an Arabic text
21½cm. (8.3/8in.) long
548gr.
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, 18th Century
Of shaped oblong form, reeded foot and cover rim, the sides and domed cover decorated with wide floral bands, the cover inset with silver-gilt floral plaque, the reverse inscribed with an Arabic text
21½cm. (8.3/8in.) long
548gr.