Lot #8090 - A Burmese Silver Half Moon Shaped Hinged Box, using Repoussé & Chasing in a Border of the Eight Astrological Animals, early 20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Himilayan, Chinese, Japanese & South East Asian Auction
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Sale Date:20 Jul 2020 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:8090
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Lot Description:A Burmese Silver Half Moon Shaped Hinged Box, using Repoussé & Chasing in a Border of the Eight Astrological Animals, early 20th Century
known as planets of the week, Wednesday has a morning & afternoon, a goat etched to the base.
L 9.5cm H 4.5cm; Weight 110 gm -
Provenance:A former journalist who lived for over 30 years in Thailand in the mid 20th century, the collections included in this auction is Chinese blue & white, Burmese & Thai silver & textiles.
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Notes:The box used for lime, tobacco & other spices & herbs to accompany the betel nut & leaf
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Estimate:A$100 - 200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Affordable Oriental
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