22nd Jun, 2022 11:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu
 
  Lot 168
 

A late 19th / early 20th century Burmese niello and silver lime box, probably Shan States circa 1900

A late 19th / early 20th century Burmese niello and silver lime box, probably Shan States circa 1900

Of oval form with a pull off lid with moulded edge. The lid chased decoration then nielloed with a figure in traditional costume within a shaped cartouche reserved with foliate scrolls. The sides with trailing foliate scrolls between simple triangular borders.

Length – 6.5 cm / 2.65 inches

Weight – 123 grams / 3.95 ozt

Sold for £425

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