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Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box

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Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box
Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box
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DESCRIPTION: An antique hand crafted Burmese Betel nut storage box. Features intricately designed renderings of regal figures in large structures, being catered to by servants, participating in meditation, and dancing. Further garnished with overall floral motifs, and beasts. The lid opens to reveal further scenes of regal figures and deities, as well as a shallow bowl that lifts open to reveal the hollow body of the container. Bottom of the interior bowl is signed in green Burmese calligraphy. Bottom of the box is signed in Burmese along with a rendering of a mythical beast. Lid is marked in Burmese calligraphy as well.
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: Burma
DIMENSIONS: H:8 3/8" Diameter:9 1/8"
CONDITION: Fair age appropriate condition, minor rips and loss of lacquer. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Nut Box

Estimate $100 - $200
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Starting Price $50
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