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41. Container for Rolled Betel Leaves
Silver
Height:Unknown
Twentieth century
Catalogue number 41.
Accession number 88.488.
Metal containers for betel leaves and nuts are found in most households. The leaves are prepared in a variety of ways: they can be stuffed with cloves, areca nuts, cinnamon, lime, or fennel seeds, and rolled into a number of shapes.
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