Bidspirit auction | A Silver Reclining Stag Betel

A Silver Reclining Stag Betel Nut Box - A Silver betel nut box modelled in the form of a reclining stag. The piece is of two-part construction with a horizontal split through the midsection. The upper half features a head with slender curved antlers and stylized facial features, with the neck and spine decorated with bands of ornate repoussé scrollwork and wave-like patterns. The lower half forms the base and legs, depicting the animal in a resting pose. The interior surfaces are unpolished and exhibit a darkened, oxidized finish. The underside is stamped between the rear legs with the characters T907 and 790. Length: 7.6 cm Height: 6.4 cm.