Champa, 10th-15th century. The betel holders each of cylindrical shape with covers tapering upwards to a stepped conical finial, one finely incised with geometric designs, two with a floral mark executed in repoussé to the recessed circular base.
Condition: Good condition with extensive traces of age and wear, few miniscule losses, verdigris, signs of erosion, as well as white betel residue to the interior, one with two small losses to the cover. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 153.6 g (total) Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm, 9.5 cm, and 10 cm
Literature comparison: Related betel nut containers can be found in the National Museum of Cambodia, for example inventory numbers Ga.6606 and NMC.468.
