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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:
Myanmar
Period:
Early 20th Century
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:
Seller: CMRC063C1stDibs: LU820031667342

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