Antique Afghanistan Bronze Beetle Nut Lime Holder, Ca late 1800's-Early 1900's, #900-Sold Canyon_Shadows Altermann Galleries and Auctioneers

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Dimensions:

Dimensions are: 23" high x 17" long and 12" deep

featuring a row of frontally-facing stylized stick figures dressed in ceremonial vestments and holding ritualistic implements

Antique Afghanistan Bronze Beetle Nut Lime Holder, Ca late 1800's-Early 1900's, #900-Sold Canyon_Shadows Altermann Galleries and AuctioneersAntique Afghanistan Bronze Beetle Nut Lime Holder 900. Description: Antique Afghanistan Bronze Beetle Nut Lime Holder, Ca late 1800's Early 1900's. This antique bronze container was probably used for keeping lime, which was added to betel nut and spices, then chewed, providing a mild intoxication. This was a popular habit throughout much of Asia as well as the parts of the Middle East and remains so today in many places. This piece was probably from