Offering box – Myanmar - Hsun-It - Myanmar
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Selected by Surya Rutten
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Description from the seller
DESCRIPTION
Ancienne Hsun it, lacquered and woven bamboo offering box consisting of 6 interlocking elements, used by the faithful to bring food to monasteries. The rice was placed in the large bowl, then the vegetables on a tray, followed by 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, Myanmar, first half of the 20th century.
The family name of the lacquer’s owner is painted on the bottom, which allowed them to identify it.
36.5 cm in height and 37.5 cm in diameter.
Beautiful old and very decorative object with a timeless shape.
CARNET DE VOYAGE DE JEAN DUMOULIN
During my journey in the Bagan region in 2017, I had the opportunity to purchase a substantial lot of hsun it from one of my sources who had himself bought them from a monastery near Monywa that no longer needed them, as plastic or metal was increasingly used.
CONDITION
Good condition for an object of this age that has served for at least three generations, bears traces of use, small losses, which do not detract 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, traceable and insured shipping.
DESCRIPTION
Ancienne Hsun it, lacquered and woven bamboo offering box consisting of 6 interlocking elements, used by the faithful to bring food to monasteries. The rice was placed in the large bowl, then the vegetables on a tray, followed by 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, Myanmar, first half of the 20th century.
The family name of the lacquer’s owner is painted on the bottom, which allowed them to identify it.
36.5 cm in height and 37.5 cm in diameter.
Beautiful old and very decorative object with a timeless shape.
CARNET DE VOYAGE DE JEAN DUMOULIN
During my journey in the Bagan region in 2017, I had the opportunity to purchase a substantial lot of hsun it from one of my sources who had himself bought them from a monastery near Monywa that no longer needed them, as plastic or metal was increasingly used.
CONDITION
Good condition for an object of this age that has served for at least three generations, bears traces of use, small losses, which do not detract 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, traceable and insured shipping.
Details
Indigenous object name
Hsun-It
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Material
Woven and lacquered bamboo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Offering box – Myanmar
Height
36.5 cm
Width
37.5 cm
Depth
37.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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