Extra Large Antique Burmese Kun-It Lacquer Betel Box, 10 Inches Tall and Wide Maine potter Sold with an acetate protective

Sold with an acetate protective cover wrap

Late-ish 19th century

Box measures 7 7/8" x 4" x 1 1/4"

This is a terrific old dark wood pie crimper or pastry wheel with a turned wood handle and handy hook on the end

I believe from how they were originally packaged--it is in good overall condition with little paint loss

Extra Large Antique Burmese Kun-It Lacquer Betel Box, 10 Inches Tall and Wide Maine potter Sold with an acetate protectiveI'll never pass by an antique Burmese cinnabar colored lacquer betel box if I can afford it which increasingly I can't, as these fine older ones have become quite precious. (An almost exact likeness of this one is listed on First Dibs at $1200). I lucked out on this one though, and another larger one I am listing simultaneously, both from the same estate. Both are very large, and really beautiful. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquerware dates back to the 13th