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Decorative Arts & Collectables (#472) Closed

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Lot 6A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a spectacular cast finial figure of HANUMAN holding his tail. Lower Burma, circa 1890. 24cm high, 15.5cm diameter, 958 grams.

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$3,600 (4 bids)
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500

Decorative Arts & Collectables (#472) Closed

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  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 2
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 3
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 4
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 5
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 6
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 7
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 8
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 9
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 10
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 11
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 12
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 13
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 14
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 15
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 16
  • A stunning antique Burmese silver ceremonial betel box. Decorated with six deep repoussé cartouches showing Burmese mythological scenes with lotus and scroll frieze. The lid also beautifully worked in repoussé with seven further figural vignettes and a sp - 17