Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box creamy glaze There is a black label

There is a black label in great condition on the inside top of the box reading "The Irvin Auger Bit Company

and the notion that these would make for the perfect happy “pops” in a minimalist white kitchen

but every time I look at this fabulous antique hand-painted tin box with smartly suited woman on horseback I think

finely made cinnabar-colored early 20th century Burmese lacquer betel box

Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box creamy glaze There is a black labelThis is a gorgeous, finely made cinnabar colored early 20th century Burmese lacquer betel box. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high sided container, which holds one fitted tray inside. The exterior features a subtle, terrifically intricate design rendered in shades of orange, while the design on the interior container is more pronounced, with a stronger use of an orange yellow, as is the bottom of the interior tray. Cylindrical boxes