Large box
Rattan, wood, thayo, gold, glass lacquer Mandalay Konbaung period, 19th c. (2nd half) Inv. CA-CFC. 679
Betel boxes and the betel habit
Historically every household had at least one cylindrical lacquer betel box to hold the ingredients of the little leaf-wraps; these are held between cheek and teeth and slowly savoured. Betel was offered and consumed by men and women during everyday social exchange and featured at all special occasions and ceremonies.
