Burmese Zodiac Silver Betel Nut Box

A Burmese betel nut box c. Late 19th century / early 20th…
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A Burmese betel nut box c. Late 19th century / early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and crab to lid centre, mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's 15 cm diameter, 10 cm high

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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