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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Base of lime container, accession number 18-497a, described as Annular base with three rows of incised circling bands, one row of [symbols drawn]. Rim diameter 5.3 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Container for betel, accession number 18-500, described as Deep rectangular container of brass with two compartments, four feet each with coin roller. Used by women in ever “Abat” ceremony as “Sirih” cup or tray for “Sirih” (betel); sometimes combined with “Pinang” (Areca nut) and “Sadah” (betel lime) for presenting “Sirih” (betel). “Sirih” cup is a symbol of respect and is presented in every “Abat” ceremony; when important officials enter village at time of ceremony; they are met and offered “Sirih.” 24.3 x 13.3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Metal box, accession number 18-497a,b, described as Lime container covered with brass, part of “Betel” outfit; deeply incised floral designs, knob like protrusion in center of base and cover. (a) Base rim diameter 4.8. cm. (b) Cover rim diameter 5.7 cm. Height (a) and (b) together ca. 4 cm.

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Hearst Museum object titled Container for betel, accession number 18-500, described as Deep rectangular container of brass with two compartments, four feet each with coin roller. Used by women in ever “Abat” ceremony as “Sirih” cup or tray for “Sirih” (betel); sometimes combined with “Pinang” (Areca nut) and “Sadah” (betel lime) for presenting “Sirih” (betel). “Sirih” cup is a symbol of respect and is presented in every “Abat” ceremony; when important officials enter village at time of ceremony; they are met and offered “Sirih.” 24.3 x 13.3 cm.

Container for betel

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Hearst Museum object titled Metal box, accession number 18-497a,b, described as Lime container covered with brass, part of “Betel” outfit; deeply incised floral designs, knob like protrusion in center of base and cover. (a) Base rim diameter 4.8. cm. (b) Cover rim diameter 5.7 cm. Height (a) and (b) together ca. 4 cm.

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