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Lacquer Betel Box
Shan States, Eastern Burma (Myanmar)
circa 1880
height: 18cm, diameter: 18.5cm
This round box, in red and black lacquer is typically Shan in decoration and hue. Decorated with figures within scrolling borders and with a lower applied
beaded frieze that is common among Shan lacquerwork, the box was made to store betel leaves and other components of the betel quid.
The box is in a fine condition with only a few losses to the lacquer surface.
Inventory no. 539
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Lacquer Betel Box
Shan States, Eastern Burma (Myanmar)
circa 1880
height: 18cm, diameter: 18.5cm
This round box, in red and black lacquer is typically Shan in decoration and hue. Decorated with figures within scrolling borders and with a lower applied
beaded frieze that is common among Shan lacquerwork, the box was made to store betel leaves and other components of the betel quid.
The box is in a fine condition with only a few losses to the lacquer surface.
Inventory no. 539
This Item is available - Ask about this item
