jewels of the peacock
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Box, late 19th century
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This box, beautifully decorated with birds and abstract motifs,
has a loop for attaching
it to a belt.
It is likely an article used by a man, considering its size.
May have been used to hold letters, betel leaf or hafeem.
Lengthis about 5 inches.

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