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Betel holder
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Betel was a widespread stimulant chewed in Asia, one also used by Europeans. Offering a betel chewing quid to others was an integral part of social occasions. Magnificent boxes and silver receptacles were made in which to preserve the ingredients – including betel leaves – for rolling a quid.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBetel holder. 1700 - 1725. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
