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Place of Origin: Burmese
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Located in Stamford, CT

1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".

Category

1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Burmese Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box
Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box

Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box

Located in New York, NY

Burmese antique lacquerware betel box. Individual Betel Box authentic Burmese Folk Art know as Kun- It, Mandalay Period. A lacquered cylindrical body of woven turned Bamboo decorated by incised lacquer overall with Chu-pan variant motif and traditional Folk Art characters. This Betel Box has four bowls that make up the entire box. This is a complete Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box. Each bowl has a purpose. The top and base work as large containers and two shallow dishes work as small bowls. The workmanship is very unique having exquisite height details to the bottom of the base container and the two shallow bowls showcasing a complex design to the weaving. Antique Burmese Lacquerware is highly collectible, having books written on this Folk Art with museums having collections and exhibits of same. A very nice antique Burmese Betel Box...

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Early 20th Century Other Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Bu...

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1890s Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Silver

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900
Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, ar...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to h...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box
19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box

19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box Beautiful object.

Category

19th Century Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately decorated with red and black lacquer, this petite Burmese betel box (kun-it) is a lovely example of a traditional craft. A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime,...

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20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn
Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn

Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

South Asian Burmese black and red lacquer box, offering vessel urn with compartment for storage. This round lacquer ware box from Burma is made from bamboo and lacquer. In Burma (now...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Negora Lacquer Circular Storage Bin with Vertical Stripes
Vintage Negora Lacquer Circular Storage Bin with Vertical Stripes

Vintage Negora Lacquer Circular Storage Bin with Vertical Stripes

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Burmese negora lacquer round storage bin box from the mid-20th century, with vertical stripes. Created in Burma during the 20th century, this large decorative box features a negora lacquered body resting on a circular base. Showcasing red lacquer on the inside, this vintage Burmese box...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Burmese Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box

18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box

Located in Brea, CA

18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...

Category

Early 18th Century Qing Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
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Located in Hamburg, DE

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Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
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Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...

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Materials

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Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in Bath, GB

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Antique English Sheffield Silver Footed Jewel Box, Circa 1890.
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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Materials

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Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box
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$1,490

H 1.5 in W 6.75 in D 9 in

Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.

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Late 19th Century Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
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Located in Austin, TX

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Lacquer

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Burmese Yun Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century Burmese red lacquer box is sculpted in the shape of a gourd, pumpkin or melon, a fruit thought to carry blessings of abundance because of its many seeds. The ...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Black Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box
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Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural, footed box is a type of traditional Burmese offering vessel known as a hsun-ok. Used primarily in Buddhist monasteries to present food offerings during prayer, the h...

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20th Century Minimalist Burmese Boxes

Materials

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Burmese Black & Red Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900
Burmese Black & Red Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900

Burmese Black & Red Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite black lacquer box dates to the early 20th century and is a charming example of traditional Burmese lacquerware (pan yun). The little box is sculpted to the shape of a gou...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

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Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box
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Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

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H 4.25 in Dm 3 in

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately decorated with red and black lacquer, this petite Burmese betel box is a lovely example of a traditional craft. A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime, and some...

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20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Cinnabar Red Lacquer Box, c. 1900
Burmese Cinnabar Red Lacquer Box, c. 1900

Burmese Cinnabar Red Lacquer Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th-century, this small woven box is a timeless example of Burmese lacquerware. Made of woven bamboo strips, the box is coated in a putty-like substance known as ...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma
Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma

Antique Burmese Orange Lacquer Round Betel Box, c. 1900, Burma

Located in Austin, TX

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 str...

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1910s Vintage Burmese Boxes

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Lacquer, Bamboo

Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Owl Boxes, Set of 2

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H 4.75 in W 4.13 in D 3.75 in

Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Located in New York, NY

A set/pair of two (2) Burmese gold box owls, circa mid to late-20th century, 1980s, Burma. A beautiful set of two owl boxes with gold foil overlay on wood with black lacquer interior...

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Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

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Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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 Burmese betel box...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Burmese Boxes

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Burmese Lacquer Box Set
Burmese Lacquer Box Set

Burmese Lacquer Box Set

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H 3 in Dm 4.5 in

Burmese Lacquer Box Set

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Lacquer box set. A set of two round Burmese Vintage Lacquer Boxes. Special lacquering technique to make the color and design on these lac...

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1990s Bohemian Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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 wa...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Boxes

Materials

Bamboo