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Burmese Red Lacquer Stacking Trays, c. 1900

$748per set
£571.40per set
€656.48per set
CA$1,069.48per set
A$1,178.32per set
CHF 609.97per set
MX$14,187.24per set
NOK 7,723.67per set
SEK 7,255.90per set
DKK 4,901.87per set

About the Item

This set of red lacquer trays are components of an early 20th century Burmese betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime, and sometimes tobacco, betel quid (paan) is a common medicinal chew throughout southeast Asia and was often kept in finely decorated boxes, either for personal use or to share with others as a social custom. The set includes one container and two stacking trays, each intricately decorated in the manner of 'yun ware' engraving, hand-etched with dots and linework borders and finished with gold pigments. The designs are finished with black lacquer paintings of cloud scrollwork, animals and mythical creatures. 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. Layers of sawdust and lacquer resin (thit-si) gradually build up a smooth, polished surface and the addition of cinnabar achieves a rich, red color, a form of lacquer known as hinthabada. Additional Dimensions: Container: 8.75"Dia x 6"H Lower Tray: 8.75"Dia x 2.25"H Upper Tray: 8.5"Dia x 1.75"H Minor splits to lacquer. Original box lid has been lost.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor splits to lacquer.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YUN0279ABC1stDibs: LU820046999802

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