Antique Burmese Emossed Silver Betel Box Shan State

Description

Antique Burmese embossed betel nut box
in high grade silverr (925+)
from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
Burma … more Antique Burmese embossed betel nut box
in high grade silverr (925+)
from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
Burma (Myanmar) Shan State

intensely embossed with Burmese mythological animals and intertwining decorations in relief
with one of the animals of the Shan zodiac in repoussé on the top of the lid

the box weighs 299.3 g
Measurements: diameter 11.2 cm, height approx. 9.7 cm

in good condition given its age, minor scratches on the edge of the lid, signs of use and small repair on one side, as shown in the photo
it closes well

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