{"product_id":"antique-mindanao-philippine-silver-inlaid-brass-okir-betel-nut-lotoan-box-1","title":"Large MINDANAO Maranao Philippines Silver Inlaid Brass Okir BETEL Nut Lotoan Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003eLarge 19th-century silver alloy inlaid brass betel nut box, from the Maranao people in Mindanao, Philippines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"747d3a81-e9b4-4363-9d2c-059fbe1e5871\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese boxes were used to store ingredients for betel nut chewing and served as ceremonial items displaying wealth and status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFeatures intricate silver inlay work, in floral or scroll pattern known as \"Okir\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMain hinged lids open to 4 more hinged lids and 3 separate compartments. One larger one at compartment at center with a smaller compartment on each side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMeasures 7 3\/4\" x 3 3\/4\" x 4\" tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eExcellent condition, oxidized patina, especially at interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e10829-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vault by Gary Germer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44984714985648,"sku":"10829-8","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5343\/1203\/files\/IMG_0364_f7ae4182-b5fd-4a8f-b3a3-caab748eefc1.jpg?v=1772252421","url":"https:\/\/shop.garygermer.com\/products\/antique-mindanao-philippine-silver-inlaid-brass-okir-betel-nut-lotoan-box-1","provider":"The Vault by Gary Germer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}