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Antique Betel Nut Cracker, Kacip 19th c #843093

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Antique Betel Nut Cracker, Kacip 19th c #843093
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> </em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> 19th century Indonesian Nutcracker Kacip, made from hand forged Damascus steel with silver handles. Length: 8 ½ inches (8,5 cm). Condition: good with nice old patina. An outstanding piece.
The Kacip is used to crack pinang nut (betel from the areca palm) to prepare the sirih quid.
</td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: OA7</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr><tr><td>Year:19th century</td></tr><tr><td>Title:Antique Betel Nut Cracker, Kacip 19th c</td></tr><tr><td>Location:Toronto, Canada</td></tr></table>