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Found in most homes, the Lengguai is traditionally a serving tray for daun Sirih (betel nut) . . . a stimulant. The more wealthy families owned the highest quality brass Lengguais, like this one. In this case, I would guess – based on the designs and…
Continue reading → - Item Number: C-3488
- Provenance/Origin: Borneo. Circa late-1800's to early-1900's
- Composition: Heavy brass
- Dimensions: 5.75" tall x 7" diameter
- Weight: 2.75 pounds
- Price: $425.00 USD
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Detail: Betel is the leaf of a vine that is valued as a mild stimulant and for its medicinal properties. Wrapping leaves and stuffing them into the Areca nut – itself a stimulant – is called, at least to those in Southeast Asia, Betel Nut. This antique brass container is…
Continue reading → - Item Number: C-3363
- Provenance/Origin: Borneo family. Circa late-1800's.
- Composition: Heavy brass
- Dimensions: 9.75" wide x 4.25" tall x 5.5" deep
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $345.00 USD
