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Lacquered Betel Box
Burma
circa 1900

diameter: 20.6 cm, height: 11 cm

This betel box is decorated with various scenes in red, green, yellow and black lacquer. The cover shows a large figure astride a buffalo. There are two panels
of Burmese script. One translates giving the place of manufacture as 'Bagan'. The other provides the maker's name: 'Master Sein Htike'.

The box retains its internal tray.

There are some losses to the rim associated with age and use.

Inventory no.: 286

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The base.