Antique Shan State Burma/Thai/Laos silvered copper tobacco box pendant Inscribed

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Antique Shan State Burma/Thai/Laos silvered copper tobacco box pendant Inscribed:
$44.99

Description: Antique Shan State (Eastern Burma/northern Thailand/Laos) silvered or tinned intricate repousse copper lidded Tobacco box pendant (it has a hinged attachment at the back for wearing on a belt or bag). According to Jewelry of Southeast Asia (Anne Richter), containers of this type were traded in Shan State (Eastern Burma), Laos and northern Thailand (pp. 138-39 has a very similar example in silver which dates to the 19th century). There\'s an inscription on the bottom. Some wear to the silvering/tinning and to the points of the raised decorative elements on the top commensurate with age and use, but in otherwise great condition, with no splits or breaks. Measures 4\" x 1 7/8\" x 1 1/2\" high. Circa 19th century, based on the example in the book above, deep patina and wear.

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