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Antique Burmese Crescent-Moon Silver Betel Lime Box

Name: Antique Burmese Crescent-Moon Silver Betel Lime Box
Brand: Moonee Ponds Antiques
SKU: AQ252
Price: 395.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$395.00

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Antique Burmese crescent-moon betel lime box, traditionally used to hold powdered lime as part of betel quid preparation. The compact half-moon form is associated with Myanmar, including examples from Shan State, and the box is marked to the base.

The silver content, precise regional origin and date have not been independently tested. It is conservatively described as late 19th to early 20th century.

Origin: Myanmar (Burma), attributed
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century, attributed
Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 cm long × 5 cm wide

Condition: Good original condition with age-related wear and patina. Please review all photographs and marks, which form part of the condition report.

Specifications

SKU	AQ252
Width	5cm
Length	9.5cm
Condition	Good Original Condition

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