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A bronze lime pot from Sukhotai, Thailand

A bronze lime pot from Sukhotai, Thailand

  • Country: Thailand
  • Period: Sukhotai (16th Century)
  • Material: Bronze
  • Size: 10 cm
  • Still traces of lime inside
Object number: P2292
€ 195,00
More from : Thailand

  • It served as a vessel for holding slaked lime which was added to betel nut and spices, then chewed, providing a mild intoxication. This was a popular habit throughout much of SE Asia. The lid and base fit perfectly together enriching the aesthetic quality of the lime pot.

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A bronze lime pot from Sukhotai, Thailand
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