Limebox

Title
Limebox
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Aceh, North Sumatra
Material
Gold
Technique
Filigree or flat wire work
Dimension
Object size: L8.0 x W6.0 cm
Accession No.
2000-05603
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This portable lime-box made of gold and suasa, an alloy of gold and copper, features an intricate filigree work. The lime-box is secured to a series of gold chain with a nine petalled rosettes constructed from flat gold wires.

 

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