Three lutuan betel and lime boxes, Philippines, Mindanao, early 20th century Three boxes of the same model and increasing size, rectangular in shape with cut corners, opening with a hinged lid and flanked by a pair of curved handles. Inside, three compartments: one in the center closed with two flaps, two on the sides with single lids. In brass, with silver-inlaid decoration depicting reserve motifs such as scrolls unfurling around flowers, stylized orchids on the lids, or stylized feathers of the legendary sarimanok bird. 8 x 16.8 x 7.9 cm, 7.5 x 15.7 x 7.1 cm, 6 x 12.5 x 6.1 cm A few accidents and missing inlays, oxidation, a missing lid and a detached lid on the small box, traces of lime. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.