Burma, 18th century. The small yet impressively crafted box and cover of octagonal form and set with innumerable round rubies in floral compositions on the top and sides as well as a border around the edge of the cover, and further decorated with gold wire. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear. Weight: 33.5 g Dimensions: Size 3.7 x 4.4 cm