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Burmese Betel Box

Burmese Betel Box


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Lacquer: Pre 1930: Item # 1486301

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G/F 59, Pak Ngan Heung
Mui Wo, Lantau, Hong Kong
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 $300.00 
Lovely old Burma betel/siri/pandan box-a rare find with complete and original trays circa 1940 to 1950, and no restoration. The lid is semi domed with 8 planets pattern and central peacock medallion, the side has dancers and an assortment of abstract mythical beasts. Minor losses to lacquer on the lid (please see enlargements). Signed in Burmese script Saya(Sir)Kyi ~Myingabar Quarter,Pagan. Please see last enlargement for reference. D: 19cm/7.5in and H: 17cm/6.8in.