Lime Box (Chunam-Box)
Lime Box
1923 (made)
1923 (made)
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Lime-box of silver inlaid with black composition; part of a Betel-chewing set. The box is oval, with detachable slightly convex cover. The black inlaid ornament consists of scrolling foliate devices. Inside is a label with the name of the maker "Padeing Aung of Yawnshwe, S.S.S."
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Lime Box (Chunam-Box) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver inlaid with black composition |
| Brief description | Silver niello box, Shan State, Burma, 1923 |
| Physical description | Lime-box of silver inlaid with black composition; part of a Betel-chewing set. The box is oval, with detachable slightly convex cover. The black inlaid ornament consists of scrolling foliate devices. Inside is a label with the name of the maker "Padeing Aung of Yawnshwe, S.S.S." |
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| Credit line | Given by Her Majesty Queen Mary |
| Object history | Exhibited at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, 1924. The floral scrolls indicate a European influence (R. Isaacs: 5/8/1992) |
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| Accession number | IM.327:1, 2-1924 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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