Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Copper and Brass Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon

Description

Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Copper and Brass Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon
Antique Copper and Brass Lime Box (Killota) with Copper Chain and Spoon
Origin: Sri Lanka
Date:  1800's
Material: Copper and Brass
Rare to find Killota in this Excellent Collection.
Locking Hinge in Good Condition
Style: Handcrafted
Provenance: Purchased in Sri Lanka Late 1970
This is a Rare Design and Shape
One of the Finest Killota in My Collection
Used to keep "Chunam" (Lime Paste) which acts as a Catalyst for People that Chew Betel Leaf and Areca Nut
This Killota was Actually made for a Sinhalese Person to use and "NOT Made to Sell to Tourists"