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ANTIQUE 20thC INDIAN BURMESE SOLID SILVER MASSIVE SCULPTURAL BETEL BOX c.1920
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century Burmese Colonial solid silver betel box and stand, massive size (48 cm tall) and heavy (4.5 kg), higly-decorative, each part is chased in very high-relief with various scenes from Burmese floklore, surrounded by scrolling foliage, resting on a circular base chased with scrolling foliage and birds, the cover is surmounted by an impressive cast figural finial modelled as a hunter in traditional Burmese dress and holding a bow.
The piece is exceptionally large and heavy, probably the largest and most impressive Burmese betel box ever made. The acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard. As always the case for Burmese silver the piece appears to be unmarked, it probably dates to the 1920's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage.
SIZE
Height: 48cm
Width: 37cm
Weight: 4470g
