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Lacquered Carved Teak Swan Box browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre 1920: item # 793826 Please refer to our stock # 11-09 when inquiring.
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| Beautiful detailing on this whimsical carved and lacquered box transform a pickled tea container into a wonderful piece of folk art. From early 20th century Burma, the container is carved so the long, graceful neck of the swan serves as the handle for the lid of the box. Underneath the swan is a tortoise, symbol of the universe in Buddhist iconography. A fish hanging from the swan's bill may have been included as a symbolic hope for abundance. Extensive detailing on the swan's head, neck and feathers is created with thayo, a thickened lacquer used by Burmese artisans to produce magical effects on wood items. Layers of black and red lacquer seal the wood and thayo, and give definition to the detailing. The inside of the container appears to have been given a more recent coating of lacquer, perhaps to refresh the interior of the box. The piece is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 12" (30 cm), width 8" (20 cm), length 12" (30 cm). | |||||||||||||||
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