Cash box

Title
Cash box
Year/Period
c. 1910
Region
Minangkabau, Western Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: H16.0 x L21.0 x W13.5cm
Accession No.
XXXX-03024
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This is an oblong box with a hinged lid and handle. It is decorated with embossed floral motifs and two 'naga' or serpents on the handle. This box was used as a cash box.

 

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