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Place of Origin: Burmese
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

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Silver

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".
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1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Burmese Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

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

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

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Bamboo

19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box Beautiful object.
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19th Century Antique Burmese Boxes

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Lacquer

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

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Lacquer, Bamboo

Burmese Lacquered and Engraved Wooden Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Splendid and vintage Burmese Box, red lacquered and engraved, unusual size. O/5307 -
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1930s Other Vintage Burmese Boxes

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Wood

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

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Bamboo

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

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Bamboo

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

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Wood

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...
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Early 18th Century Qing Antique Burmese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box...
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1880s High Victorian Antique Burmese Boxes

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Wood

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Located in Bath, GB
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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French Jewellery Box With Hand Painted Motif From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Previously Available Items
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

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Bamboo

Burmese Black Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box
Located in Chicago, IL
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Burmese Black & Red Lacquer Gourd Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
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Burmese Cinnabar Red Lacquer Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Austin, TX
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Lacquer, Bamboo

Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Owl Boxes, Set of 2
H 4.75 in W 4.13 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Burmese Solid Silver Betel Box On Stand, Rangoon, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, of traditional shape, highly-decorative, each part is chased in very high-relief wit...
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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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Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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H 3 in Dm 4.5 in
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

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Bamboo