Box (3) - Wood - Myanmar Lacq Betel
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A three‑piece set of Burmese wooden betel boxes (Myanmar Lacq Betel), dating from 1970–1980, comprising a large box and two round boxes with sizes 8.5 × 10 × 6.5 cm, 8.5 × 5.5 cm and 7.5 × 4.5 cm.
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A set of betel box from Burma (Myanmar). Such items 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 on the bigger box visible in the photographs.
The big box: 8,5 cm x 10 cm x 6,5 cm
The bigger round box: 8,5 cm x 5,5 cm
The smaller round box: 7,5 cm x 4,5 cm
A set of betel box from Burma (Myanmar). Such items 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 on the bigger box visible in the photographs.
The big box: 8,5 cm x 10 cm x 6,5 cm
The bigger round box: 8,5 cm x 5,5 cm
The smaller round box: 7,5 cm x 4,5 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Myanmar Lacq Betel
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
8.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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