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Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”

$480
£366.99
€422.69
CA$672.63
A$750.92
CHF 393.47
MX$9,192.06
NOK 4,997.12
SEK 4,711.65
DKK 3,154.60

About the Item

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow interior tray, all covered in layers of red black and yellow lacquer having incised decoration in reserves depicting kings and palaces Minor cracks and nicks to the outer surface, the interior tray with edge losses, otherwise good condition with signs of wear and use. 8.5 inches high x 9.1 inches in diameter. (21.6 x 23 cm) 2lbs. 3.2 oz. (998g.) Circa 1950.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Diameter: 9.1 in (23.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Lacquer,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor cracks and nicks to the outer surface, the interior tray with edge losses, otherwise good condition with signs of wear and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900131stDibs: LU1778237496722

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