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Silver repoussé betel box, Burma (Myanmar), late 19th / early 20th century.
The contours are chased, embossed with scrolls, geometric motifs and decorated with zodiac animals in cartouche, the base and lid are slightly flared.
Provenance: Estate of Asian art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
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H 11.5m diameter 9 cm
Ref: 990I9QK6S3