Vintage Red and Black Burmese Lacquer Stacked Food Box

A beautifully worn Chinese lacquered food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1900.

An unusual, intact willow and lacquer flower basket with original cast iron hanger. From Shanxi Province, c. 1850. BT369

An unusually shaped and graceful weathered storage box, with beautiful lacquer patina. From China, Shanxi Province, c. 1850. BX470

A rare, heavily lacquered and gracefully shaped hat box from Shanxi Province, circa 1800. BX462.

A striking Chinese red and black lacquered willow food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1850. BX435.   

A classically shaped, hand woven antique willow food oil container from China, Shanxi Province, c. 1900.

This pair of Small Lacquered Offering Vessels are know in Myanmar as "Hsun Ok". These vessels were once used to carry food and offerings to and from the monast...

A Burmese vintage black lacquer bowl from the mid 20th century, with silver highlights. Created in Burma during the midcentury period, this vintage ...

With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand. This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”. This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer. Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer. A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray...

This round tray dates to the early 20th century and is a simple example of Burmese lacquerware. The tray is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and coiled into shape, h...

This round tray dates to the early 20th century and is a simple example of Burmese lacquerware. The tray is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and coiled into shape, h...