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Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes

$490per set
£372.07per set
€425.49per set
CA$684.60per set
A$761.43per set
CHF 397.59per set
MX$9,265.74per set
NOK 5,077.87per set
SEK 4,762.14per set
DKK 3,175.58per set
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TA04027 Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes. Tall Cylinders of varying shapes and sizes: A) Thai Bronze Lime Container in the shape of a Stupa, unadorned bulbous body, gradually tapering top, terminating in a series of three steps with a lotus bud like finial. Interior contains white lime residue, minor signs of wear, overall fine condition. 5-1/2 in. high. 13 oz. B) Thai Bronze Lime container, used for the chewing of Betel, well formed urn shape with incised designs of overlapping squares within squares, top of lid has small loop, corresponding side loop missing, interior with white lime accumulation. Minor losses, signs of wear, overall fine condition. 5-1/4 in. high. 9 oz. C) Thai Bronze Lime Container, lid with small loop, with corresponding loop for chain attachment, body and lid decorated with simple incised bands, interior with traces of white lime. Minor signs of wear, nick to lid edge, overall fine condition. 3-3/8 in. high. 2.5 oz. All containers early 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-TA040271stDibs: LU1778242417432

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