Lime box - Silver - 109 grs - Myanmar/China - mid-20th century

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Original silver lime box, with repoussé work, made in China for the Burmese market in the early 20th century, dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 6.2 cm in height and 8.7 cm in diameter and weighing 109 g, with provenance from a private collection and in excellent condition.

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DESCRIPTION

Large finely worked silver snuff box, created with the repoussé technique. It was produced in China in the early twentieth century and was intended for the Burmese market, where I acquired it in the early 2000s. Chinese marks.

This type of prestige boxes were meant to be used to honor important visitors within Burmese high society.

Height 6.2 cm, diameter 8.7 cm, weight 109 g.

Very beautiful metalwork.

These boxes were used as containers for E-MPTY? Actually chaux éteinte: extinguished lime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce an euphoric effect. This practice continues in Burma (Myanmar).

CONDITION

Perfect condition (see photos).

Will be carefully packed, trackable shipping.

DESCRIPTION

Large finely worked silver snuff box, created with the repoussé technique. It was produced in China in the early twentieth century and was intended for the Burmese market, where I acquired it in the early 2000s. Chinese marks.

This type of prestige boxes were meant to be used to honor important visitors within Burmese high society.

Height 6.2 cm, diameter 8.7 cm, weight 109 g.

Very beautiful metalwork.

These boxes were used as containers for E-MPTY? Actually chaux éteinte: extinguished lime, which, mixed with areca nut and spices and wrapped in a betel leaf, was chewed to produce an euphoric effect. This practice continues in Burma (Myanmar).

CONDITION

Perfect condition (see photos).

Will be carefully packed, trackable shipping.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
mid-20th century
Artist
109 grs
Country of Origin
Myanmar/China
Attribution
Original
Material
Silver
Height
6.2 cm
Width
8.7 cm
Title of artwork
Lime box
Depth
8.7 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
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