betel-box; betel equipment

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Object Type: betel-box; betel equipment
Museum number: 1991,1023.86
Description: Cylindrical betel box with one internal tray. Decorated in yun (engraved) technique in the red on black zin-me (Chiang Mai) design, which uses a betel vine scroll. Made of coiled bamboo strips, basketry and lacquer. Inscribed. Chipped and broken in places.
Producer name
School/style
Production date: 1925-1950 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Pagan (Taik-kon Quarter)
Excavator/field collector
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Chiang Mai (town) (purchased)
Materials: bamboo; lacquer
Technique: yun; lacquered; basketry; coiled (basketry)
Dimensions: Diameter: 20.40 centimetres; Height: 11.30 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Acquisition date: 1991
Acquisition notes: Purchased at the Night Market at Chiang Mai
Department: Asia
Registration number: 1991,1023.86

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