Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Bronze or Brass Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon

Description

Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Bronze or Brass Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon
Antique Bronze or Brass Lime Box (Killota) with Brass Chain and Spoon
Origin: Sri Lanka
Date:  1800's
Material: Bronze or Brass
Rare to find Killota in this Excellent Collection.
I suspect it may be Cast Bronze because of the weight and color.
If it is Bronze, it is extremely rare.
I do not want to polish the Killota and spoil the patina.
Locking Hinge in Good Condition
Style: Handcrafted
Provenance: Purchased in Sri Lanka Late 1970
This lime box appears to be very old
This is a Rare Design and Shape
One of the Finest Killota in My Collection
Used to keep "Chunam" (Lime Paste made from Coral or Shell) 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"