Box (2) - Bamboo, lacquer - Betel

Traditional Burmese betel box (locally known as kun-it), made with the yun lacquer technique on a flexible woven bamboo frame.
Central iconography: The central circle features a stylized peacock, which is Myanmar's historic national symbol.
Astrological circle: The outer squares depict the animals of the Burmese zodiac and the days of the week. Unlike Western or Chinese astrology, the Burmese system is based on eight signs corresponding to the days of the week (Wednesday is divided into two: morning and afternoon).
Traditional colors: It is hand-decorated with incisions and successive layers in brick red, olive green, and black, typical of crafts from the Pagan region or the Shan State.
These cylindrical boxes were an essential element of hospitality in Burmese homes. Inside they typically housed stacked trays to organize the ingredients needed to prepare the betel quid (areca nut, betel leaves, and lime paste), which was offered to visitors.
Only ships to the major buyer countries of the UUEE.