A late 19th - early 20th century "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of two horses and riders, elephant and dancers. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size: H. 10.5cm. Diameter. 21cm. Condition: No repairs. Some age cracking.
A late 19th - early 20th century very large "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of royal scenes and dancing girls. The box is divided into four pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size:H. 25.5cm Diameter: 27cm.
Condition: No repairs, an old chip on upper rim and some age cracks on the two bottoms. See photos.
A three piece alms bowl food container with floral design with a domed lid and bowl inside. Age: Early 20th century.
Size: H. 14.4cm. W. 16.5cm.
Condition: No repairs. Normal ageing.
A elegant lacquerware for monastery use. Made in Kyaukka, in the lower Chindwin District in Burma, made from woven matting and coiled bamboo and lacquered in black and red. This piece has six sections. These original Kyaukka pieces are difficult to come by.
Size: H. 38cm. W. 38cm.
Condition: No repairs. Very good condition.
Antique Shan green lacquer wares with "balu-gwin" animal.The green is produced from a mixture of orpiment and indigo, both of which are found in the Shan region. Age: Late 19th early 20th century. Size: L. 22.4cm. W. 14cm. H. 7.7cm.
Condition: Some minor touch-ups on the lid.
An unusual and rear alms basket with glass inlays from the Arakan State. Age: Late 19th Century. Size: H. 19.5cm. Diameter.of the base. 34cm.
Condition: No repairs. Wood chip in the inside of the base.
A nice example of a "yun" lacquered chest with a scene of a prince on a horse and a dancer. Size: L.24cm. W. 16.5cm. H. 10cm.
Small age crack on the bottom left corner of the lid. See photo five.
A late 19th "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of animals, elephant,snake,crab etc and dancer. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size: H. 21cm. Diameter. 21cm. Condition: No repairs. Some age cracking.