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Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”

H 8.5 in Dm 9.1 in
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”

H 8 in Dm 8.2 in
Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Atlanta, GA
interaction as well. In old Burma, the betel box was an important item of hospitality to be offered to guests
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”

H 8.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box
Located in New York, NY
Burmese antique lacquerware betel box. Individual Betel Box authentic Burmese Folk Art know as Kun
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box
Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box

Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box

H 9 in Dm 9 in
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box and is
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900

H 4 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive antique Burmese cylindrical orange and black lacquered bamboo betel box, kun-it, with
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Vintage 1910s Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma
Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma

Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma

H 6.75 in Dm 7.25 in
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape, highly
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890

H 13 in Dm 17.72 in
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

H 11 in W 10 in D 8 in
Late 19th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Betel Box, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Betel Box, Kun It Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer H: 7.5 in x D: 8.5 in
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Betel Box, Burma
Late 19th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Betel Box, Burma

Late 19th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Betel Box, Burma

H 7.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird "Hamsa". Hintha bird is
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box

H 9.25 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to hold betel leaves
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

H 9.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century Material
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box

H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 18.51 in

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Thai Karen Woven Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box by the Karen people of the Thai/Burma border is formed
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Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Thai Karen Woven Betel Box
Thai Karen Woven Betel Box

Thai Karen Woven Betel Box

H 3.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Antique Indian Burmese Solid Silver Massive Sculptural Betel Box, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Burmese Colonial solid silver betel box and stand, massive size (48 cm tall
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Vintage 1920s Indian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Burmese Solid Silver Massive Sculptural Betel Box, circa 1920
Antique Indian Burmese Solid Silver Massive Sculptural Betel Box, circa 1920

Antique Indian Burmese Solid Silver Massive Sculptural Betel Box, circa 1920

H 18.9 in Dm 14.57 in
Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round betel box is decorated in a
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box
Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

H 6.75 in Dm 7.25 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative betel box from Burma, circa 1900. Lacquered cylindrical body in bamboo decorated
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative betel box from Burma, circa 1900. Lacquered cylindrical body in bamboo decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

H 6.7 in Dm 7.49 in
20th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Burmese solid silver betel box, highly-decorative, repousse' decorated
Category

20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

20th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, c.1900
20th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, c.1900

20th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, c.1900

H 5.52 in Dm 3.75 in
Antique Burmese Exceptional Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Burmese solid silver betel box, highly-decorative, repousse' decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Burmese Exceptional Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, circa 1900
Antique Burmese Exceptional Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, circa 1900

Antique Burmese Exceptional Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon, circa 1900

H 6.7 in Dm 4.73 in
Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round betel box is decorated in a
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box
Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

H 3.75 in Dm 5 in
20th Century Burmese Outstanding Silver Betel Box, Rangoon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Burmese solid silver betel box, highly-decorative, repousse' decorated
Category

20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

20th Century Burmese Outstanding Silver Betel Box, Rangoon
20th Century Burmese Outstanding Silver Betel Box, Rangoon

20th Century Burmese Outstanding Silver Betel Box, Rangoon

H 7.49 in Dm 4.73 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Burmese Colonial Period betel presentation box of pierced and repoussé silver with
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Early 20th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box
Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box

Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box

H 6.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique 20th Century Burmese Outstanding Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Burmese solid silver betel box, highly-decorative, repousse' decorated
Category

20th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique 20th Century Burmese Outstanding Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon
Antique 20th Century Burmese Outstanding Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon

Antique 20th Century Burmese Outstanding Solid Silver Betel Box, Rangoon

H 7.49 in Dm 4.73 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative betel box from Burma, circa 1900. Lacquered cylindrical body in bamboo decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Religious Items

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

H 7.49 in Dm 8.67 in
Late 19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel-Box
Located in Torino, IT
Cylindrical red lacquer betel-box, 'kun it,' with internal tray. This betel-box is made up of the
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Antique 19th Century Asian Lacquer

Late 19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel-Box
Late 19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel-Box

Late 19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel-Box

H 4.14 in Dm 26.38 in L 4.14 in
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890

H 14.57 in Dm 11.03 in
Betel Nut Box Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. This particular betel nut box has been converted into a lamp. The box itself
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Early 20th Century Burmese Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamp
Betel Nut Box Lamp

Betel Nut Box Lamp

H 21 in Dm 14 in
Betel Nut Box Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. This particular betel nut box has been converted into a lamp. The box itself
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamp
Betel Nut Box Lamp

Betel Nut Box Lamp

H 23 in Dm 14 in L 23 in
Betel Nut Box Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. This particular betel nut box has been converted into a lamp. The box itself
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamp
Betel Nut Box Lamp

Betel Nut Box Lamp

H 21 in Dm 14 in
Betel Nut Box Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. These particular betel nut boxes have been converted into a pair of
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamp
Betel Nut Box Lamp

Betel Nut Box Lamp

H 21 in Dm 14 in
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, circa 1890
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, circa 1890

19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, circa 1890

H 7.88 in Dm 11.42 in
Betel Nut Box Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. This particular betel nut box has been converted into a lamp. The box itself
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamp
Betel Nut Box Lamp

Betel Nut Box Lamp

H 23 in W 18 in D 18 in
Betel Nut Box Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. These particular betel nut boxes have been converted into a pair of
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Betel Nut Box Lamps
Betel Nut Box Lamps

Betel Nut Box Lamps

H 24 in Dm 16 in
Betel Nut Box Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. These particular betel nut boxes have been converted into a pair of
Category

Vintage 1930s Thai Table Lamps

Betel Nut Box Lamps
Betel Nut Box Lamps

Betel Nut Box Lamps

H 22 in W 7 in D 7 in
Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand
Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand

H 30 in W 8 in D 9 in
Burmese 950 Silver Betel Box Canister
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 950 silver Burmese betel box canister. Highly ornate repousse canister, likely used for
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Burmese 950 Silver Betel Box Canister
Burmese 950 Silver Betel Box Canister

Burmese 950 Silver Betel Box Canister

H 4 in Dm 3 in
Red & Black Lacquer Intha Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked decorative boxes. Unlike typical Burmese betel boxes, which are cylindrical in shape, this betel
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Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Red & Black Lacquer Intha Betel Box
Red & Black Lacquer Intha Betel Box

Red & Black Lacquer Intha Betel Box

H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round Burmese betel box is intricately painted and decorated with an
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

H 6 in Dm 8.25 in
Burmese Yun Lacquered Betel Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Burmese red lacquer betel-box finely decorated and hand painted with scene of Asian architectural
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Burmese Yun Lacquered Betel Box
Burmese Yun Lacquered Betel Box

Burmese Yun Lacquered Betel Box

H 7.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Burmese Black and Red Lacquer Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is simply painted with layers of red and black lacquer
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Black and Red Lacquer Betel Box
Burmese Black and Red Lacquer Betel Box

Burmese Black and Red Lacquer Betel Box

H 3 in Dm 3.25 in
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and decorated boxes. Crafted in Burma in the early 20th-century, this round betel box is decorated
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900

H 8 in Dm 9 in
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and highly decorated boxes. Crafted in the early 20th-century, this round stacking betel box is
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

H 9.5 in Dm 9 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Betel Box, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century lacquered wood betel box from Burma Intricate painted details showing
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Betel Box, Burma
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Betel Box, Burma

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Betel Box, Burma

H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

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Materials

Silver

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Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

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Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray, referred to as a “Dang Lan” crafted of woven and assembled bamboo covered in a thick red and black lacquer, having thin strips of b...
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Bamboo, Lacquer

Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray
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Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray

H 8.5 in Dm 21.5 in
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking architectural pole carved from solid teak that was used for building construction in Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types ...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

H 83 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.

H 69 in W 34.75 in D 30.5 in
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Burmese Betel Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Burmese betel box you’re looking for. Frequently made of bamboo, lacquer and metal, every Burmese betel box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Burmese betel box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Burmese betel box, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Burmese Betel Box?

A Burmese betel box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $268 and the highest can go for as much as $14,294.