Antique Betel Nut Cutter
£ 360
Cast bronze. Indonesia
Used to prepare betel nut for social and ceremonial events, these cutters were a prized posession, symbolising wealth, refinement, and social status of the household.
Shared betel nut preparations formed an important part of cultural rituals, elevating such objects beyond utility to tokens of hospitality.
The winged dragon-lion motif evokes divine presence and protection, enhancing both the beauty and cultural significance of this piece