Betel Box
before 1880 (made)
Place of origin |
Red cylindrical betel box with a slip over cover. The ubiquitous internal 2 trays are now missing.
Decorated in gold and black with calendar figures of the Zodiac set against a foliate background. Figures merge into the design.
Decorated in gold and black with calendar figures of the Zodiac set against a foliate background. Figures merge into the design.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Fine woven bamboo covered in thitsi lacquer decorated with gold and black and engraved in the Pagan Yun technique. |
Brief description | Burmese red bamboo and lacquer Betel Box. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Decorated in gold and black with figures of the Zodiac against a foliate ground. ca. before 1880 |
Physical description | Red cylindrical betel box with a slip over cover. The ubiquitous internal 2 trays are now missing. Decorated in gold and black with calendar figures of the Zodiac set against a foliate background. Figures merge into the design. |
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Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Room 8. Case 36- continued.] '01,325. TEA CASE and cover. Circular, painted, papier mâché.' (No slip number given.) |
Production | Attribution note: Previously considered a tea case. |
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Accession number | 01325(IS) |
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Record created | October 2, 2000 |
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