Early 20th Century Antique Burmese High Quality Silver Lime Box Hton Bu

Description

Antique Hmong Njua or Shan lime box (hton bu)
handmade in high grade tested silver

South eastern Burma
late 19th … more Antique Hmong Njua or Shan lime box (hton bu)
handmade in high grade tested silver

South eastern Burma
late 19th to early 20th century period

Oval shape
Lid with repousse work
trace of betel lime in the inside

the thickness of the silver is notable
The box is thick and in very good condition for its age
closes perfectly

measures 7 x 3.2 cm - height 5.7 cm
weighs 73.7 g

It closes perfectly and has no dents but only slight signs of aging

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