Product Description

Antique Burmese Bronze Box 1

Material: Bronze
Style: Burma
Size: Height 13 cm, Width 13.5 cm, Diameter 9.5 cm
Order Number: MHSABBBB1

The Burmese traditionally excelled at bronze and brass casting. They made boxes, religious images, bells, musical instruments and household items.

Blacksmithing has traditionally been an honoured occupation associated with courage, strength and integrity.

This box is hinged. It may have been used for storage of valuables but most probably it served as a betel box.

Early – mid 20th century.

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