A Fine Silver-Gilt Betel Box Bhutan 19thC

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A Fine Silver-Gilt Betel Box Bhutan 19thC

A Fine and Large Silver-Gilt Box

The domed lid with a central panel of a flaming Dragon above scrolling Lotus

The sides with a floral scroll with gilt flower heads

The base finely incised with a large central lotus flower on a lotus scroll

These were commonly used as betel boxes.

Bhutan 19thC

Length: 6 1/2″ (16.5 cm)

Condition: very good