19th May, 2023 13:00
A BURMESE WHITE-METAL BETEL-BOX AND COVER
19th/20th Century
Of compressed cylindrical form, the cover repousse-decorated with a chinthe to the centre surrounded by bats and undulating leafy branches, the sides with square panels enclosing leaping rabbits amidst scrolling leaf motifs, the base decorated with a chased fish design,
9.5cm diameter, 7.2cm high
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PROVENANCE:
Previously in the collection of a British missionary family residing in Burma in the 1920s-30s;
Collection of Prospect Burma, UK.
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Sold for £88
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