Lime box - Silver - Myanmar - Beginning of the 20th century
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A lot of three Burmese silver lime boxes, finely worked in repoussé with floral motifs, dating to the early 20th century, provenance Collection privée, attributed Original, from Myanmar, with dimensions and weights: 2.4 cm high × 3 cm diameter (10 g); 3.2 cm high × 4 cm diameter (25 g); 4.5 cm high × 5 cm diameter (53 g), condition good with age-related wear and some edge chips on the smallest item.
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DESCRIPTION
Lot consisting of 3 Burmese lime pots in finely repoussé silver, crafted using the repoussé technique. They all feature floral decorations, but they do not form a set, even though they were purchased together in Myanmar in the early 2000s.
1) 2.4 cm in height, 3 cm in diameter, 10 g. Lime boxes of this size, intended to be slipped into the longyi, the traditional Burmese garment, are rare.
2°) 3.2 cm in height, 4 cm in diameter, 25 g. Lime boxes of this size, intended to be slipped into the longyi, the Burmese traditional garment, are rare. A very pretty maker's mark from the manufacturer, consisting of a dragon, on the bottom of the box.
3) 4.5 cm in height, 5 cm in diameter, 53 g. The lime boxes of this size were for domestic use and were often used to honor important guests.
Very beautiful goldsmithing work.
These boxes were used to hold quicklime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce a euphoric effect. This practice persists in Burma (Myanmar).
Around the beginning of the 20th century.
State
Fair condition, but they show signs of their age and use; the smallest one is in fair condition, with chips on the edge (see photos).
It will be carefully packaged, with traceable shipping.
DESCRIPTION
Lot consisting of 3 Burmese lime pots in finely repoussé silver, crafted using the repoussé technique. They all feature floral decorations, but they do not form a set, even though they were purchased together in Myanmar in the early 2000s.
1) 2.4 cm in height, 3 cm in diameter, 10 g. Lime boxes of this size, intended to be slipped into the longyi, the traditional Burmese garment, are rare.
2°) 3.2 cm in height, 4 cm in diameter, 25 g. Lime boxes of this size, intended to be slipped into the longyi, the Burmese traditional garment, are rare. A very pretty maker's mark from the manufacturer, consisting of a dragon, on the bottom of the box.
3) 4.5 cm in height, 5 cm in diameter, 53 g. The lime boxes of this size were for domestic use and were often used to honor important guests.
Very beautiful goldsmithing work.
These boxes were used to hold quicklime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce a euphoric effect. This practice persists in Burma (Myanmar).
Around the beginning of the 20th century.
State
Fair condition, but they show signs of their age and use; the smallest one is in fair condition, with chips on the edge (see photos).
It will be carefully packaged, with traceable shipping.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Beginning of the 20th century
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Attribution
Original
Material
Silver
Height
4.9 cm
Width
5 cm
Title of artwork
Lime box
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
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