Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Burmese lacquerware

In Asian > Lacquerware > Show & Tell.
Arjosolofind's items7 of 7Abstract prints on clothSterling Silver candlestick holder
8
Love it
0
Like it

NewfldNewfld loves this.
ho2cultchaho2cultcha loves this.
ttomtuckerttomtucker loves this.
auraaura loves this.
Cokeman1959Cokeman1959 loves this.
kwqdkwqd loves this.
dav2no1dav2no1 loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
See 6 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 4 years ago

    Arjosolofind
    (7 items)

    Gold/black lacquerware of unknown age. Believe to be Burmese. Four tiered with second shallow inner tray in each tray. 20” high x 11” wide overall.

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Lacquerware
    See all
    Vintage Japanese Lacquered Table Cabinet of Drawers With Fine Painted Gilt Work
    Vintage Japanese Lacquered Table Ca...
    $198
    antique 19th century handmade gold gilded lacquered French wooden tea caddy box
    antique 19th century handmade gold ...
    $298
    Urushi Box Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Golden Makie Cranes
    Urushi Box Japanese Lacquer Letter ...
    $53
    Antique Japan Maki-e lacquered wood tray 1900 Meiji craft
    Antique Japan Maki-e lacquered wood...
    $56
    logo
    Vintage Japanese Lacquered Table Cabinet of Drawers With Fine Painted Gilt Work
    Vintage Japanese Lacquered Table Ca...
    $198
    See all

    Comments

    1. Congcu, 4 years ago
      Nice find. Appears to be a Burmese gold leaf lacquerware container. (tiffin)
    2. AnythingObscure AnythingObscure, 4 years ago
      I agree that it's a pretty thing -- but what would it have been used for?? Just curious... :-)
    3. Congcu, 4 years ago
      It is used to contain food. Look up tiffin.
    4. lizzycbw lizzycbw, 4 years ago
      Or is it a Chinese Bento box. Similar one
      https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/359513982725107577/?nic_v2=1a44vfK2f

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.