Burmese Yun Lacquer Tray, c. 1900

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...

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...

Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table wi...

Dated to the mid-19th century, this small, round tray was likely once used as a shallow offering bowl atop a home altar. Comprised of finely woven bamboo sides and a thin wooden base...

This rustic container has an unusual hourglass shape, with a square base and a tapered upper half divided into three compartments. The exterior is co...

Carved from pine, this hundred-year-old tray made in northern China charms with its rustic character and simple shape. Marked with use and distinguished by t...

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

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...

Beautifully time worn gilt and burgundy lacquer Chinese carrying box. Gilding featuring roses and butterflies. Circa 1900. Very decorative.

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

Late 19th-early 20th century lacquer standing offering dish, Burma Beautifully lacquered in gold and red pigments, such offering dishes were designed to serve meals for monks, hig...