A SILVER REPOUSSÉ BOX Thailand or Laos, late 19th - early 20th century Of rectangular shape, resting on four rounded feet, the lid and sides decorated with repoussé figural motifs including traditional dancers and deities from the local folklore, three lobed cartouches in the centre of three sides, possibly meant to be engraved and left unfinished, all against a background of lush scrolling vegetal tendrils, the outer frame with thick palmettes, the interior filled with a later-added wooden box, the base stamped with two Chinese silver hallmarks, 5cm x 17cm x 9.5cm.