Burmese Betel Boxes
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
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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 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
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
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H 13 in Dm 17.72 in
19th C. Asian Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box with Lid, Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Beaten Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box, Northern India.
Beautiful antique hand hammered Asian
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Antique 19th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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H 14.57 in Dm 11.03 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
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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquered Tray, “Pagan Bya”
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) Lacquerware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typica...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Slide Design Ambrogio Servant Table in Lime Green by Favaretto & Partners
By Slide, Favaretto & Partners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ambrogio is the most versatile, colourful and green butler you have ever met. Ambrogio is the servant table ideal for residential projects, shop windows, store or any setting that ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 23.82 in W 16.74 in D 15.16 in
Sushi Kart Trolley Black with red yellow, beige, green shelves, golden details
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A trolley on wheels with turning shelves, a piece of furniture able to distinguish an interior decoration with a strong personality based on elegance and details. Lorenza Bozzoli con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Paint, Beech
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 27.56 in
Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typic...
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Vintage 1920s Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Creil Et Montereau Ironstone Terre De Fer Red ‘Tournesol’ Sunflower Dinner Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil and Montereau Faïenceries, a Terre de Fer ironstone plate in the Sunflower pattern called ‘Tournesol’, France, circa 1895 – 1900.
The Art Nouveau floral pattern is tran...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with p...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Rajasthani Decorative Brass Lidded Betel Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle.
Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs.
Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
English 19th Century Lacquer Tray on Later Stand, Sourced by David Easton
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th Century Lacquer Tray on Later Stand. A beautiful hand lacquered and painted tray in black and deep red. Tray is period. Wooden stand made later.
Sourced by David Easton ...
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Antique 19th Century English Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychr...
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Traveling Altar Aizen Myoo or Ragaraja King of Wisdom Funno Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese traveling altar of Aizen Myoo or Ragaraja. I believe the object to be older than the 'early 20th century' guess I offered, but I'm really not sure. The carved dei...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood
H 9.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in
Burmese Red Carved Wood Temple Offering Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok".
Burmese offering basket made of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges.
The lid adopts a Burme...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo
Burmese Vintage Negora Lacquer Circular Storage Bin with Vertical Stripes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage negora lacquer circular storage bin box from the mid-20th century, with vertical stripes and lid. This mid-20th century vintage negora lacquer circular storage bin box is a...
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20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie paint decorated drop leaf table with raised enamel painting depicting a fisherman, scenic landscape, florals and gilt embellished. The leaves supported by wooden brackets...
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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Traveler's Trunk, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique traveler's chest from Tibet or Mongolia is one of the most unique trunks we've come across in our 20 years of collecting. Dated to the 19th century or earlier, the woode...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hide, Wood
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
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Antique 19th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
This unique Louis XV-style Chinese lacquer secretary desk from the late 19th century boasts a rich brown background, decorated with scenes of Oriental life – palaces, terraces, figur...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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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
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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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
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”
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
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
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20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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20th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Silver
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
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
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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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Religious Items
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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
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
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
Located in Chicago, IL
hospitality in a Burmese house. These particular betel nut boxes have been converted into a pair of
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Early 20th Century Burmese Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
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Early 20th Century Thai Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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
Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Cinnabar 12" Artwork by The Golden Triangle
By Douglas Van Tress
Located in Chicago, IL
from vintage Betel Nut Boxes from Myanmar. Artwork made in Chicago, IL.
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
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
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 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 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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
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
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
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
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Burmese Silver Half Moon Betel Boxes
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two antique Burmese silver Betel boxes of half moon shape one with a pierced scroll leaf design and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Burmese Silver Basket Shape Lidded Containers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two antique Burmese silver basket shaped boxes, possibly Betel containers, one with a pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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Burmese Betel Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Burmese betel boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Burmese betel boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bamboo and lacquer. Burmese betel boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Burmese betel boxes bearing folk art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Burmese Betel Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,398, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $9,677 highest priced.
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