Beautiful Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box with Original Interior Trays J. Koehler postcard I think it all adds

I think it all adds up to a pretty perfect embodiment of black cat persona

It is signed on the bottom (I believe it says Dave) and is in very good vintage condition

and the scalloped pattern around the exterior makes this small bowl

though I think one could also probably put a liner in it and plant a little plant (or maybe a few mushrooms

They come in what I believe is their original wooden slide top box

Beautiful Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box with Original Interior Trays J. Koehler postcard I think it all addsI am a great fan of traditional Burmese lacquer betel boxes but it has been quite a while since I've found a beautiful, finely made old one in very good condition, all of which this one definitely is. Early 20th century I believe, with green, orange, gold, silver and black lacquer, used to detail finely incised court scenes on the exterior sides and lid. Also incorporated are several fields of Burmese script, I believe likely showing the name and