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

Description

Lime (Chunam) Box Killotaya (Killota) Silver and Copper Antique Sri Lanka Ceylon
Antique Silver and Copper Lime Box (Killota) with Silver Chain and Spoon
Origin: Sri Lanka
Date: Late 1800's to Early 1900's
Material: Silver Inlay and Copper
Rare to find Killota in this Excellent Collection.
Locking Hinge Damaged and does Not Lock
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 to Sell to Tourists