ANTIQUE Burmese betel box repousse silver 950 Zodiac Shan State Burma

Description

Antique and big Burmese
betel box zodiac repousse
sterling silver (high grade around 950)
early 20th century
Shan states handmade
the signs of the Burmese Zodiac are depicted
some signs are similar to the Western Zodiac others are represented by mythological figures
The lunar calendar begins in April and ends in March.
Here are the months and zodiac signs
(April) Tagu - sign: Meiktha
(May) Kahson - sign: Pyeik tha
(June) Nayon - sign: Mei don
(July) Wazo - sign: Karaka
(August) Wa gaung - sign: Thein
(September) Taw thalin - sign: Kan
(October) Thadin gyut - sign: You
(November) Tazaung mon - sign: Byeik sa
(December) Na daw - sign: Danu
(January) Pya tho - sign: Makara
(February) Tabo dwe - sign: Kon
(March) Tabaung - sign: Mein
the box weighs 270.5 g
measure diameter 11.2 cm height 9 cm approximately
in excellent condition for the age
closes perfectly
rare collectible
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