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

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

$ 261.36

Availability: 54 in stock
  • Age: Pre - 1900
  • Maker: Sri Lanka Ceylon
  • Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Condition: Very Good for its Age
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Color: Silver and Copper

    Description

    Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Silver and Copper Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon
    Antique Copper, Silver and Copper Lime Box (Killota) with Silver Chain and Spoon
    Origin: Sri Lanka
    Date: Late 1800's to Early 1900's
    Material: Silver and Copper
    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 Killotaya in My Collection
    Used to carry "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"