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Unusual Silver & Copper-Inlaid Betel Cutter
Southern Burma
19th century
length: 25 cm
A heavy cutter of well-patinated iron. The blades are embellished on both sides with a fish design and stylised water engraved and filled with silver and copper
wire. The top of the upper handle is similarly engraved and filled with brass in what appears to be a makers’ mark in Burmese script.
Inventory no.: 284
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