Offering dish - Myanmar/Burma - (Hsun-ok)

A very beautiful and imposing example of an antique Burmese offering bowl, traditionally known as a Hsun-ok (or hson-ok). This lacquer piece (yun) dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century and originates from Myanmar (Burma), probably produced in the Bagan region. This ceremonial vessel was originally used by Buddhist devotees to bring food offerings to monasteries. The lid has an elegant, stepped tapering form directly inspired by the architecture of a Buddhist pagoda (stupa), crowned with a graceful knop finished with gold leaf stones.

Unique detail: This lot is completely intact and still includes the original removable inner insert tray (tat) on the inside. In most antique examples, this tray has been lost over time.

The object around the rim is masterfully and finely hand-engraved with a traditional tricolor palette (cinnabar red, black and ochre yellow). The central decorative band features a beautifully detailed dancing mythological figure (possibly a Nat guardian deity or a character from the Ramayana) amidst dense floral motifs.