Box - Wood - Myanmar Lacq Betel
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Wooden Burmese betel box from circa 1970–1980, lacquered with engraved decoration in yun technique, measuring 10 cm wide, 6 cm high and 5 cm deep, in good condition with small signs of ageing.
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Betel boxes from Burma (Myanmar) were an important part of everyday life and were used to store betel leaves, areca nuts, and the ingredients needed to prepare betel quid, a widely chewed stimulant. Traditionally, they were crafted from lacquered bamboo or wood and decorated with intricate engraved designs filled with colored pigments using the **yun** lacquer technique. Many of these containers took the form of round lidded boxes or multi-compartment sets with separate sections for the different components of the betel mixture. Elaborately decorated examples were symbols of the owner's social status and were often presented as prestigious gifts.
Today, Burmese lacquerware is regarded as one of the most distinctive forms of artistic craftsmanship in Southeast Asia, combining practical function with exceptional technical skill and decorative artistry.
Condition: Very good minus. Minor losses and wear visible in the photographs.
Betel boxes from Burma (Myanmar) were an important part of everyday life and were used to store betel leaves, areca nuts, and the ingredients needed to prepare betel quid, a widely chewed stimulant. Traditionally, they were crafted from lacquered bamboo or wood and decorated with intricate engraved designs filled with colored pigments using the **yun** lacquer technique. Many of these containers took the form of round lidded boxes or multi-compartment sets with separate sections for the different components of the betel mixture. Elaborately decorated examples were symbols of the owner's social status and were often presented as prestigious gifts.
Today, Burmese lacquerware is regarded as one of the most distinctive forms of artistic craftsmanship in Southeast Asia, combining practical function with exceptional technical skill and decorative artistry.
Condition: Very good minus. Minor losses and wear visible in the photographs.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Myanmar Lacq Betel
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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