VOTIVE FOOD CONTAINER HSUN OK.
Myanmar/Burma; probably from Mandalay. Late 19th c.

Bamboo and lathed wood. Relief in thayo lacquer with residue of former gilding. With glass inlays (hman zi wei cha sh); partly in cut shapes. The decoration on the outside is masterfully designed with singha lions and fighters in medallions; surrounded by flower borders. Today; the gold is almost completely worn away; a beautiful contrast to the parts lacquerd bright red and the inlaid glass. Height 71cm; ?38cm. Conditon A/B.

Provenance:
-Private collection Rhineland.
-From the collection of a senior Burmese diplomat.

Literature:
-Than Htun: Lacquerware Journeys. 2013. Compare type: P. 249-263.
-R. Isaacs and T. R. Blurton. 2000. Compare type: P. 200-201; fig. 156.
-Sylvia Fraser-Lu; Burmese lacquerware. 1983. Compare p. 131; fig. 152.Art trade; Van Ham.