Antique Shan Lacquer Betel Box, Burma

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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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