Champa, 14th-19th century. Three betel holders each of cylindrical shape with the cover tapering upwards to a stepped conical finial, one of baluster form with a compressed conical finial.
Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear, few miniscule losses, some verdigris, signs of erosion, as well as white betel residue to the interior. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 984.0 g (total) Dimensions: Height 14.3 cm (the tallest), 11.8 cm (the shortest)
Literature comparison: A similar cylindrical betel nut container is in the National Museum of Cambodia, inventory number NMC.465.