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Shan betel box browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian:Lacquer: Pre 1920: item # 941667 Please refer to our stock # 2069 when inquiring.
Abhaya Asian Antiques G/F, North Flat, Lot 965 Peak Road West Cheung Chau, Hong Kong Tel/Fax 852-29847509 Guest Book $420.USD/$3200.HKD |
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| Exceptionally fine and rare authentic, three piece, early 20th century Shan betel box. I hate to say it, but most Burmese lacquer being offered on the net these days purporting to be old are really new or over restored. This piece has the checkered za-yun pattern; according to Sylvia Fraser-Lu’s classic work “Burmese Lacquerware” this was inspired by European textiles exported to Burma during the 19th century. There are a few minor restorations, (some old, some new) as well as cracks on the lacquer surface- this is entirely consistent with an old piece. The body is very thin and tight fitting which is the hallmark of Shan lacquer rather than a Pagan or Mandalay Burmese production. D: 18.2cm/7.2in and H: 17.8cm/7.1in. | |||||||||
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