Description: This folk art item is a traditional vintage Balinese Lime Gourd container with lid. These were created to carry lime that was later mixed together with betel nut and chewed to combat fatigue and other uses. The betel chew is a mild stimulant, and consists of the seed of the areca palm (the betel nut), the fruit of leaft of the betel pepper vine, and mineral lime. These containers were created near the regency of Klungkung, and were hand-painted by a good Kamasan artistan. The traditional Kamasan painting style takes a long time to paint because of intense details, and creates a one of a kind, unique art piece. The Gourd designs represent shadow puppets or 'Wayang Kulit' and scenes of the Ramayana tales and Mahabaratha epics in the very old tradition of Kamasan style which originated within the Java Royal courts of past centuries. The gourd is painted all around, and the bottom also is, which has a large red face to worn off evil.This is a vintage folk art piece ~ a BALINESE 'KAMASAN' STYLE HAND PAINTED LIDDED COCONUT SHELL WITH RAMAYANA SCENES. It measures approximately 4.5" wide x 3.5" high (5" with lid) and weighs about 4.9 oz. prior to packing for shipment. It is in good/very good pre-owned condition. The actual age of this piece is unknown. A great addition to your collection, home decor, or museum exhibit! See images of actual item - Sold "as is"PLEASE CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASE**RETURNS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY SELLER WITHIN 30 DAYS BEFORE AN ITEM IS RETURNED. IF A RETURN IS NOT DUE TO SELLER ERROR, SHIPPING CREDIT MAY NOT BE ISSUED. IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE ORDER YOU RECEIVE CONTACT US FOR A POSSIBLE RETURN AND/OR REFUND.Sales tax will be added by eBay as required by your stateLook at our feedback - we make our customers happy! As you can see by our excellent and extensive positive feedback history, the seller wants all buyers to be satisfied with their purchases. Before you ask to return an item or leave negative feedback, please review the listing to clarify the condition or description which was stated by the seller. Please notify us within 30 days of receipt if you wish to return an item. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ITEMS IN OUR "Treasure Aisle" eBay store FOR MORE GREAT SELECTIONS! Just click on the "door" icon to the right of our seller name "ferncrestmotel" on the item description page to view the incredible variety of items we have to offerWE OFFER COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Please add each item to your eBay Shopping Cart, let us know when you are done shopping via an eBay message, then pay all at once when you receive our invoice which will reflect the combined shipping cost. Thank you!
Price: 62.99 USD
Location: El Cajon, California
End Time: 2025-01-23T23:04:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.68 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
Culture: Indonesian
Handmade: Yes
