Offering box – Myanmar - Hsun-It - Myanmar
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Woven and lacquered bamboo offering box from Myanmar, of the Bagan region, dating to the mid-20th century, 38 cm high with a 38 cm diameter, composed of five interlocking parts and labelled Hsun-It, from a private collection and sold without a stand.
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DESCRIPTION
Ancient Hsun it, a lacquered braided bamboo offering box composed of 5 interlocking elements, it was used by the faithful to bring food to monasteries, the rice was placed in the large bowl, then the vegetables on a tray, then the fish or meat and often tamarind candies were placed under the small upper bowl which could serve as a ladle or a cup. Region of Bagan, Burma, first half of the 20th century.
The family name of the owners of this lacquer is drawn on the top of the bowl, which allowed them to locate it.
38 cm high by 38 cm in diameter, a perfect symmetry.
Beautiful old and very decorative object with a timeless shape.
CARNET DE VOYAGE DE JEAN DUMOULIN
During my trip to the Bagan region in 2017, I had the opportunity to purchase a significant lot of hsun it from one of my suppliers who had himself bought them from a monastery near Monywa that no longer had use for them, as plastic or metal was increasingly used.
CONDITION
Good condition for an object of this era and which has served for at least three generations, bears the signs of use, which does not take away from its charm (see photos). The object could be varnished to restore its shine but personally I prefer to leave objects in their original state.
A similar model can be found in the book, “Burma and the Art of Lacquer” by Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Burton (see photos).
Will be carefully packed, trackable and insured shipping.
DESCRIPTION
Ancient Hsun it, a lacquered braided bamboo offering box composed of 5 interlocking elements, it was used by the faithful to bring food to monasteries, the rice was placed in the large bowl, then the vegetables on a tray, then the fish or meat and often tamarind candies were placed under the small upper bowl which could serve as a ladle or a cup. Region of Bagan, Burma, first half of the 20th century.
The family name of the owners of this lacquer is drawn on the top of the bowl, which allowed them to locate it.
38 cm high by 38 cm in diameter, a perfect symmetry.
Beautiful old and very decorative object with a timeless shape.
CARNET DE VOYAGE DE JEAN DUMOULIN
During my trip to the Bagan region in 2017, I had the opportunity to purchase a significant lot of hsun it from one of my suppliers who had himself bought them from a monastery near Monywa that no longer had use for them, as plastic or metal was increasingly used.
CONDITION
Good condition for an object of this era and which has served for at least three generations, bears the signs of use, which does not take away from its charm (see photos). The object could be varnished to restore its shine but personally I prefer to leave objects in their original state.
A similar model can be found in the book, “Burma and the Art of Lacquer” by Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Burton (see photos).
Will be carefully packed, trackable and insured shipping.
Details
Indigenous object name
Hsun-It
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Woven and lacquered bamboo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Offering box – Myanmar
Height
38 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
38 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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