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A FINe ANd RARe buRMese gOld
bOX ANd cOVeR WITh MANy RubIes

Burma, 18th century. The small yet impressively crafted box and
cover of octagonal form and set with innumerable round rubies
in floral compositions on the top and sides as well as a border
around the edge of the cover, and further decorated with gold
wire.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian
Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired
from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and
wear.
Weight: 33.5 g
Dimensions: Size 3.7 x 4.4 cm
estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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