Antique Burmese Copper Lime Box - Sil-0013
Unique old copper box for storing crushed dried lime. Inlay on the lid, remains of dried lime inside and inscriptions on the bottom. Weight 122 gram.
| Place of origin: | Burma |
| Material: | Copper |
| Height: | 4 cm. |
| Lenght/Diameter: | 5,5 cm |
| Age: | Start 20th Cent. |
Old storage container for crushed lime used in cooking and tobacco mixtures.
The box originates from Burma and is made of copper with metal inlay in the lid and an inscription on the base.
These lime boxes were traditionally used for betel mixtures and are now extremely difficult to find, especially in copper.
- Place of Origin: Burma
- Material: Copper
- Height: 4 cm
- Length/Diameter: 5.5 cm
- Weight: 122 grams
- Age: Early 20th century
An authentic collector’s item with historical function.
Sil-0013
Unique old copper box for storing crushed dried lime. Inlay on the lid, remains of dried lime inside and inscriptions on the bottom. Weight 122 gram.
| Place of origin: | Burma |
| Material: | Copper |
| Height: | 4 cm. |
| Lenght/Diameter: | 5,5 cm |
| Age: | Start 20th Cent. |
