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Burmese Red Carved Wood Temple Offering Box

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Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok". Burmese offering basket made of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges. The lid adopts a Burmese temple shape, with a sharp top surmounting a gadroon dome. This kind of basket is used to display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia. During most of the 19th century Burma was ruled by members of the Konbaung dynasty, the last dynasty that would rule the country. This Asian Burmese red offering basket would be an impressive decorative accent item in any decor modern or traditional. Dimensions: 12"5 D. x 23"5 H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Lac1201stDibs: LU906815125321

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