Khmer Silver Deer Box A two-part silver box in the traditional Khmer motif of deer, it is covered with swirling lines. With a weight of 120 grams, this box is relatively large compared with other such boxes in the genre of handmade Khmer silver pieces found in the shapes of myriad birds and animals. The boxes were used to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to assemble a quid of betel, a mild stimulant used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. While such silver pieces are difficult to date, this one, judging by design and detail, , with exceptional attention, where more than a dozen patterns of lines combine with crisp shapes to form the deers lively expression. Because such silver boxes were highly valued by their owners, they were carefully handled and typically remain in good condition. This one is in quite good condition, with no dents. The box is marked T90. Silver Measures 3.1/2 ” tall X 4 ” long width. ART – TRIBAL – GALLERY. Khmer Silver Deer Box. A two-part silver box in the traditional Khmer motif of deer, it is covered with swirling lines. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Cambodia Khmer Silver deer statue box #01″ is in sale since Sunday, September 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Chinese\Figures & Statues”. The seller is “sell.for.you” and is located in Cambodia. This item can be shipped worldwide.