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

Antique Copper, Silver and Copper Lime Box (Killota) with Silver Chain and Spoon

Origin: Sri Lanka

Date: Late 1800's to Early 1900's

Material: Silver and Copper 

Rare to find Killota 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 carry "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 Made to Sell to Tourists"