Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box navajo owl which I think adds to

which I think adds to its appeal

If not as an ashtray

and their pride in their work evident in the initials they carefully carved into the bottom of each one

with original "Fiori Forno" and "Made in Brazil" stickers still on it

and a hole at the center of the back

Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box navajo owl which I think adds toThis is a gorgeous, finely made cinnabar colored early 20th century Burmese lacquer betel box. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high sided container, which holds one fitted tray inside. The exterior features a subtle, terrifically intricate design rendered in shades of orange, while the design on the interior container is more pronounced, with a stronger use of an orange yellow, as is the bottom of the interior tray. Cylindrical boxes