betel-box
- Museum number
- 1998,0723.83
- Description
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Betel box made of lacquered and woven bamboo and decorated in the yun (incised) technique with the za-yun pattern (chequer-board design). It has an inscription integrated into the pattern on the top of the lid. There are two internal trays with floral scrolls, central roundels with hamsa (goose) birds, and concentric circles.
- Production date
- 1930s (about)
- Dimensions
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Height: 19.20 centimetres
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Width: 21 centimetres
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Cracked and chipped in places. Well used.
- Acquisition date
- 1998
- Acquisition notes
- Bought in Pagan from U Maung Maung in March 1991 for 1400 kyats.
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 1998,0723.83
