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Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma
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An attractive antique Burmese cylindrical orange and black lacquered bamboo betel box, kun-it, with interior tray, early 20th century, circa 1910, Burma (Myanmar).
The visually striking cylindrical lacquer box is crafted of a base of split bamboo that has been coiled and woven and covered all over in orange red lacquer over black lacquer. The box is decorated in the yun technique, using incised lines to reveal the black lacquer underneath and create a subtle and pleasing geometric floral pattern known as ku-nan kan-byat. Wear from use has exposed more of the black lacquer below, similar to the effect of negoro in Japanese lacquer.
The tall cylindrical cover lifts off to reveal a fitted tray and a spacious interior.
These types of boxes, known as kun-it, were originally used to house and present implements for betel nut chewing, in which the betel nut is sliced thinly and wrapped in betel leaf with slaked lime. When chewed, it produces a mild stimulant effect.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Diameter: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Repaired: Minor repairs and lacquer touchups to the bottom edge of the cover. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In overall very presentable condition. With minor repairs and touchups to the lacquer to bottom edge of the cover. Wear to the lacquer.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894740571182
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