Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Steuler but pulls apart to reveal

but pulls apart to reveal the tiny interior nest-like interior basket

typically prior to the beginning of a hunt--hence the fox head

or just enjoyed as a gorgeous sculptural object

It is stamped CBP on the bottom

There is slight slumping due to construction

Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Steuler but pulls apart to revealThis round, lidded pewter box features exceptionally fine engraved details (thousands and thousands of tiny pin pricks!), making it feel like a very special thing. Early 20th century Indonesian, I believe, It features a large flower on the lid with a decorative border, and a flower and vine design around the perimeter of the base. The box is stamped Phang Kim Tjoeng and Banka Blinjoe on the bottom. This is the sort of object one wants to arrange other