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Antique Hmong Njua or Shan lime box (hton bu)
handmade in high grade tested silver
South eastern Burma
late 19th …
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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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- Dimensions
- 2.75ʺW × 1.26ʺD × 2.24ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Myanmar
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- good condition with trace of betel lime in the inside good condition with trace of betel lime in the inside less
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