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Lovely Old Silver Box from Northern Thai or Shan State

$ 89.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Region of Origin: Burma
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Silver

    Description

    Lovely Old Silver Box for storing lime (for betel nut chewing culture), from Northern Thailand or Shan State of Mynmar, early 20th Century A.D.
    The box has flower pattern on the lid, repeating geometry at body, and fish at the bottom.  It was made from high quality silver, by skillful silversmith.   Inside has harden residual of lime.
    Width 4.5 cm.   Length 6.5 cm.     Weight 65.5 gram.
    This item is quite rare to find nowadays.
    The item is in good original condition.
    This can be a very unique present item.