Betel Nut Tray Item Number: 3559/35 a-o from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Betel nut tray set consisting of a round metal bowl-like stand (part a), that sits on a round tray base (part b), and has another round metal insert tray (part c). Inside the upper tray are a betel nut cutter (part d) and five small metal containers with lids. Four of the containers have rounded sides and lids (parts e-l); the fifth container has straight sides and an insert, as well as a lid (parts m-o). The bowl-like stand, tray base and insert tray are all decorated with floral and curvilinear motifs; additional dragon-like designs around the edges of the insert tray. The lids on all of the metal containers are decorated with multiple incised rings.
Betel nut preparation set.