Antique South Asian Burmese Buddhist Silver Betel Nut Box

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$15,500.00
Quantity available: 1

Our antique and very large silver betel box on stand features extensive chased and repousse designs including figures from Indian / Burmese folklore and is distinguished by its large, finely carved figure of a Kinnari, the female counterpart of the Kinnara, the half-bird, half-female figure from South Asian Buddhist mythology said to inhabit Himavanta, and revered for their dance, song and poetr, and traditional symbols of feminine beauty and grace. 19 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches.  107 ounces, 3,033 grames.  The largest and most ornate box of its kind we have seen in our 23 years in business.

Item Details

Reference #:
l-437
Quantity
1
Category
Asian
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1900
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
12.50 x 19.50 x 12.50
Weight
6.70
Condition
Good
Material
silver