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Lime box in embossed silver, decorated with lotus petals and scrolls.
Burma probably Shan States, late 19th / early 20th …
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Lime box in embossed silver, decorated with lotus petals and scrolls.
Burma probably Shan States, late 19th / early 20th century.
This type of silver box was used to contain lime powder, part of the quid of betel nut
Provenance: Estate of art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
W 11.5cm x H 4.5cm x D 5cm
Weight 186 grams
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- Dimensions
- 4.33ʺW × 1.97ʺD × 1.57ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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