VINTAGE METAL STORAGE CONTAINER｜LAOS

VINTAGE METAL STORAGE CONTAINER｜LAOS

A vintage metal container traditionally used by the Khmu and other ethnic communities living primarily in northern Laos.

These containers were used as everyday personal objects for carrying chewing tobacco, slaked lime, and related materials. Made from metals such as brass and aluminum, their construction, form, and decorative details vary according to region and maker.

Each is a vintage piece that was used in daily life, retaining surface wear, dents, oxidation, and other traces of age and use. Today, they can be used for storing small objects or as display pieces.
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【Specifications & Individual Characteristics】

・VLB-A5
Size｜Diameter 10 cm × H7.5 cm
Material｜Aluminum
The lid opens and closes smoothly, with no significant damage or deformation.

・VLB-B6
Size｜Diameter 8.5 cm × H6 cm
Material｜Copper with brass plating
Relatively few dents or signs of damage, with a naturally aged surface. The lid closes firmly, and the interior allows items to be stored separately.

・VLB-U2
Size｜Diameter 10 cm (opening Diameter 9.7 cm) × H7 cm
Material｜Aluminum
The slight irregularities in the pattern suggest that the decoration may have been applied to the mold by hand. Marker traces remain on the inside of the base, with traces of an adhesive repair on the exterior. No significant deformation is present.

・VLB-U4
Size｜Diameter 9 cm (opening Diameter 8.5 cm) × H7 cm
Material｜Aluminum
The irregularity of the pattern suggests that the decoration may have been applied to the mold by hand, with the body subsequently hammered into shape after casting. No significant deformation is present. A very small crack is visible on the base but does not affect normal use.

・VLB-U5
Size｜Diameter 10 cm × H6 cm
Material｜Brass
A repair is visible on part of the side. There is little overall deformation, and the brass has developed a subdued patina with age.
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【Please Note】
・As these are vintage pieces, scratches, dents, distortion, discoloration, oxidation, repairs, and other signs of age and use may be present.
・Cleaning and maintenance are kept to a minimum in order to preserve the original surface character.
・Direct contact with food is not recommended.
・Each piece varies in size, shape, color, and condition.
・Metal naturally changes in color over time and with use. If desired, a suitable metal polish may be used.
・Colors may appear slightly different depending on the photography and display environment.