Antique Copper Lime Box (Killotaya) with Copper Chain and Spoon

Origin: Sri Lanka

Date: Late 1800's

Material: Copper 

Rare to find Killotaya 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 keep "Chunam" (Lime Paste) which acts as a Catalyst for People that Chew Betel Leaf and Areca Nut

This Killotaya was Actually made for a Sinhalese Person to use and "NOT Made to Sell to Tourists"