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ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER BETEL BOX ON STAND, RANGOON c.1890

Posted by Pushkin Antiques Ltd

14 May, 2020

ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER BETEL BOX ON STAND, RANGOON c.1890

US$9,841.91

### DESCRIPTION

Antique late-19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape, highly-decorative, each part is chased in very high-relief with various scenes from Burmese folklore, surrounded by scrolling foliage, resting on a circular base chased with scrolling foliage and figures, the cover is surmounted by an impressive cast figurative finial modelled as a dancer in traditional Burmese dress. The acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard. As always the case for Burmese silver the piece appears to be unmarked, it dates to the 1890's.

### CONDITION

In Great Condition - No Damage.

### SIZE

Height: 29cm
Width: 20cm
Weight: 1415g

Condition

PRE-OWNED

Ship From

United Kingdom

Period

c. 1890

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