Burmese Lacquer

Burmese Lacquer box. Round Burmese Vintage Lacquer Box.

Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century.

Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century.

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand.

Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures.

Antique Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and interior tray all covered in layers of black, red and green lacquer having incised decoration of...

A Burmese Offering Vessel, 19th Century Description: This beautiful lacquerware vessel is constructed in 2 main parts, opening to reveal a compartment. Beautiful proportions. The b...

Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).

Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).

Splendid and vintage Burmese Box, red lacquered and engraved, unusual size.

19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box Beautiful object.

The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to h...

Antique Burmese lacquered seated Buddha on the throne, with gilded gold and glass.

20th Century Burmese Lacquer Low Tray is a decorative object for table top or wall.

Antique Burmese lacquered Buddha protected by Naga with gilded gold and glass.

Antique Burmese lacquered seated Crowned Buddha on the throne, with gilded gold and glass.

Burmese Buddha Sculpture. A Dry Lacquer Buddha Head, late 19th early 20th century, Shan Period 1315 - 1948, composed of wood, wood ash, Thayo, dry lacquer with gilding set on wooden...

Aging and Patina: The patina and wear on an early 19th-century Burmese lacquer offering tray can add to its allure.

Large Antique Burmese Lacquer Container – Octagonal Yun Ware Vessel – Bagan, Myanmar, Early 20th Century A finely made large Burmese lacquer container of octagonal form, produced in...

The statue was finely sculpted with a wood core and the surface was decorated with a dark red lacquer with remanent of gold leaf gilt. This type of Buddha statues was from Northern M...

A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a single block of wood, lacquered and gilt, the immensely serene figure is portrayed seat...

This pair of Lacquered Offering Vessels are know in Myanmar as "Hsun Ok".

Intricately decorated with red and black lacquer, this petite Burmese betel box (kun-it) is a lovely example of a traditional craft.

This delicate cup from the late 19th century is a lovely example of the Burmese art of lacquer (pan yun). Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada...

A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century.

Large Vintage Burmese Red Lacquered Offering Tray, referred to as a “Dang Lan” crafted of woven and assembled bamboo covered in a thick red and black lacquer, having thin strips of b...

Vintage Burmese yun-de lacquerware serving tray - medium size - featuring the twelve signs of the Burmese zodiac in rectangular panels to the center, surrounded by floral work and sc...

Antique Burmese yun-de lacquerware serving tray - large size - featuring a royal court scene or Nan-twin (Palace Style) to the center - likely for ceremonial or presentation use only...

18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer.

Late 19th century Burmese red lacquer special ceremonial offering vessel.

Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11.5 in x D: 14 in Ceremonially, the stupa-shaped vessel was used to present food as an offeri...

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

Large Red Offering Tray, Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer ...

This colorful, wooden ladle continues the time-honored tradition of Burmese lacquer art (pan yun). Built atop a substrate of wood or bamboo, the decorative ladle has a vibrant finish...

Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...

Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok".

A Burmese Offering Vessel, Early 20th Century Description: Feature a multi-tiered finial cover designed to resemble a stupa. Produced in Burma (Myanmar) and historically used in Bud...

Antique Large Burmese Hsun-ok, a ceremonial food offering box to present to a monastery, a covered cylindrical stupa box form decorated in Mandalay style with mirrored glass, raised ...

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow interior tray, all covered in layers of red black and yellow lacquer having incised deco...

Vintage set of highly decorative Burmese folding tables. Table-tops and bases are finely painted in figurative paintings and decorative designs. made of black lacquered wood.

The art of lacquer of Myanmar (Burma) is known as 'pan yun' and traditionally begins with a basic form of woven bamboo or carved wood.

A very large Asian Burmese gilt and lacquered wood bamboo offering vessel, container adorned with mirror and jewels colored gems with a conical removable top.

Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).

A Southeast Asian lacquer vessel of iconic form from Burma or Northern Thailand, circa turn of the 20th century.

A vintage lacquered papier mâché bowl from the mid-20th century with floral design. This vintage lacquered papier-mâché bowl immediately captures the eye with its warm orange and red...

These boxes were commonly used to store betelnuts, which held social and ceremonial importance in Burmese culture. Likely adorned with intricate, hand-applied designs typical of Burm...

This rare and special antique piece reflects the refined craftsmanship and devotional artistry of Shan tradition, making it highly desirable for collectors seeking an antique Burmese...

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript storage box Burma 19th century.

A vintage Country style Burmese red lacquered faux bamboo coffee table from the mid 20th century with woven rattan top and straight legs.

Isaacs, R., & T.R. Blurton, Burma and the Art of Lacquer, River Books, 2000.

Isaacs, R., & T.R. Blurton, Burma and the Art of Lacquer, River Books, 2000.

This round lacquer ware box from Burma is made from bamboo and lacquer.

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquer Sadaik Manuscript Chest on an Associated Stand, late 19th century.

Burmese Kammavaca manuscript with two lacquer cover pieces and inscribed leaves for Buddhist ordination texts, circa 1880.

Burmese Dry Lacquer Head from a seated Buddha image, Shan States.

A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or earlier, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar).

The intricate designs, inspired by traditional Burmese lacquer techniques, exude a sense of artistry and cultural heritage.