Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise shell Silver Sirih Casket, Circa 1750 Paintings the jar having twin blue

the jar having twin blue concentric rings to the base

the box having a red velvet interior

inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress

To the background is a procession of city officials some on horseback amidst grand buildings in a Florentine square

The miniature is finely painted and follows a self portrait work by the celebrated 18th century French portraitist

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise shell Silver Sirih Casket, Circa 1750 Paintings the jar having twin blueA rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC). Made from tortoise shell and having Rococo silver mounts, the box fitted with a chain to keep the lid open and a substantial lock to the front. The