80% Silver Betel Nut Elephant Box

An 80% pure silver betel nut elephant box mixed with as copper alloy to give the box more strength (stamped 80 on the bottom). This piece weighs over 21 ounces making the scrap price of the piece alone over $1,100 at the time of listing. This piece has a rich history. These boxes were historically used across India, Southeast Asia (like Burma, Thailand, and Cambodia), and the Philippines to store and display the ingredients for betel nut chewing (areca nut, betel leaves, and slaked lime). They were a major status symbol and essential for offering hospitality to household visitors. Secure a true piece of history for your home!