An early 20^th century Thai silver gilt niello lime box for the Cambodian market, Bangkok or Nakon Sri Thammarat circa 1930

Of circular form the pull off lid formed as a hen, with gilt and niello decoration of flame scrolls and cotton rosemallow pattern (lai phuttan) to the either side of the base.

Length – 4.2 cm / 1.6 inches

Weight – 30 grams / 0.96 ozt

Limes boxes formed as animals such as elephant, stags, frogs and even blow fish are a distinctly Cambodian product made in the middle of the 20^th century.