Can it be a donation box from Burma - Bamboo - 20th century
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A single Burmese bamboo lacquered beteldoos, called kun it, measuring 23 cm high, 23 cm wide and 23 cm deep, dating to the 20th century, with provenance Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar, in reasonable condition and authentic/original.
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This is an antique Burmese lacquered betel box, in Burmese called a Kun-it, originating from Myanmar (Burma).
Made from finely woven bamboo and finished with multiple layers of natural plant lacquer.
Made using the traditional Yun technique, in which fine patterns and figures are hand-carved and colored into the lacquer.
The outside is adorned all around with detailed scenes, often with figures in a palace or court setting.
This Kun-it has sustained damage over the years at the top of the lid, yet this Kun-it retains a beautiful color, and very finely detailed imagery and inscriptions.
The measurements are:
23 cm high
23 cm wide
Weight 840 grams
This Kun-it box is packed and shipped with care.
This is an antique Burmese lacquered betel box, in Burmese called a Kun-it, originating from Myanmar (Burma).
Made from finely woven bamboo and finished with multiple layers of natural plant lacquer.
Made using the traditional Yun technique, in which fine patterns and figures are hand-carved and colored into the lacquer.
The outside is adorned all around with detailed scenes, often with figures in a palace or court setting.
This Kun-it has sustained damage over the years at the top of the lid, yet this Kun-it retains a beautiful color, and very finely detailed imagery and inscriptions.
The measurements are:
23 cm high
23 cm wide
Weight 840 grams
This Kun-it box is packed and shipped with care.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Material
Bamboo
Height
23 cm
Width
23 cm
Title of artwork
Can it be a donation box from Burma
Depth
23 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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