Skip to main content
Object Number 2001.2.3
Display Title Betel box
Descriptions
Object Description Box for storing betel "nuts" (fruits) of betel palm Areca catechu
Inventory Description Box, rectangular, engraved decoration, hinged lid, angled corners
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / Central / Kandy / Kandy
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 16 x 7.6 cm (2 1/8 x 6 5/16 x 3 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2001.2.3
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/01)
Collector Barbara T. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/2001)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/01)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/2001)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Betel cutter
2001.2.4 Betel cutter
Unclassified
Kandy
Betel spittoon
2001.2.1 Betel spittoon
Dish
Kandy
Betel stand
2001.2.2 Betel stand
Dish
Kandy
Lime case
2001.2.5.1 Lime case
Box
Kandy
Lime case cover
2001.2.5.2 Lime case cover
Box
Kandy
Brass betel nut box
06-20-70/66674 Brass betel nut box
Box
Mindanao
Brass betel nut box
06-20-70/66674.1 Brass betel nut box
Box
Mindanao
Brass betel nut box
14-11-70/85610 Brass betel nut box
Box
Mindanao
Brass betel nut box
06-20-70/66674.2 Brass betel nut box
Box
Mindanao
Brass betel nut box
12-61-70/84487 Brass betel nut box
Box
Raw Material
Mindanao
Small basketry box with lid of natural colored palm leaf. Contains betel nuts.
39-17-70/1378 Small basketry box with lid of natural colored palm leaf. Contains betel nuts.
Box
Kamwa
Lacquer box for holding betel nut outfit
21-41-60/D1651 Lacquer box for holding betel nut outfit
Box
Burma