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Burmese Gilt Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun-Ok, Mandalay Period, circa 1900
About the Item
A resplendent Burmese Mandalay period offering vessel, called a hsun-ok, early 20th century.
The shape is reminiscent of a stupa, a Buddhist architectural monument honouring a sacred site.
Crafted from bamboo, overlaid with lacquer, gilt, and embellished with glass "jewels", this vessel would have been used to carry offerings to the temple in honour of the Buddha.
The interior of the vessel lacquered a lovely orange.
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The vessel is stable. However, the lid with some slight cracks, as seen in photos. With a small loss at the base of the finial. Another loss to the base of the vessel.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU89479778181
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