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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Lacquer: Pre 1980: Item # 1499924

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Abhaya Asian Antiques
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G/F 59, Pak Ngan Heung
Mui Wo, Lantau, Hong Kong
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Finely woven and exquisite fern fiber (li pao) on rattan evening purse with mirror under the lid. This craft is unique and has been around since the Ayuthayya Period ( 300 years). It was reinvigorated under the patronage of the now royal mother Queen Sirikit. There is light coating lacquer on the surface with copper hinges and inner chains (broken). Over all very good condition with minor defects (a few lipa fibers have popped out of the hinge, one the copper “feet” is missing. Please examine enlargements. This is a vintage piece circa 1980s. L: 20cm/8in, W: 9.5/4cm and H: 8.4cm/3.2in. Please view the following Youtube link for an in depth video on this craft.