Burmese Vintage Betel Box from Shan region of Burma

Description

This is a vintage Betel Box with two interior trays
and a small interior box
with lid (2” by 2”)
that I bought from a
well recognized
antique dealer in Rangoon (Yangon) in 2002. The
lid
design
s
are
typical of the geometric designs produced by Shan artisans.
There are four lids in total (including the lid of the small box).
E
ach
lid has
the same
finely detailed geometr
ic
design.
The
two interior
lids (or
trays
)
held "the various items necessary to make quids of betel (for chewing
).
Measurements:
Overall when the boxes are stacked within the large box.
3 ½”
inches high,
3 5/8
inches in diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition
with a noticeable
ding on
the base of the largest box. The small interior box is in fair condition.
Please look carefully at the pictures which are incorporated into the condition description by reference.