Plaited Sirih (Betel) Basket from Lampung Region of Sumatra
19th century
Description
"Sirih" is Indonesian for the acacia, or betel nut, from South Sumatra, the Lampung region. Contains an inner, removable tray. Three parts, the basket, the lid, and the inner tray. Made of woven ratan, the box is decorated with animal motifs. Horses wrap around the sides of the box. The lid contains a mythical horse-like figure with two wings and a large head.
Dimensions
24 x 18 x 10.5 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
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