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Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
About the Item
In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box and is finished with bright red lacquer and intricate decoration. A lacquer technique known as "yun" ware, the lid is decorated with finely etched linework filled with gold pigments, now lightly faded from years of use.
Additional Dimensions:
Tray: 8"Dia x 2.75"H.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bamboo,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Minor cracks and losses to lacquer finish.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:
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