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

About the Item

The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to hold betel leaves, along with ingredients used for making betel 'quid' which is an indigenous form of chewing tobacco.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Lacquer,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Myanmar
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall condition with very minor surface wear, consistent with age & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728317512851

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