THAI AND BURMESE LACQUER (Page 1)


Incised lacquer decorated in a style known as Yun is a characteristic of Burma and surrounding area. The technique originated during the Warring States period in China and was embraced by the Burmese kingdoms through subsequent trade and tribute.

Modern times accepts a mass produced plastic bowl or box as an acceptable container for their foods. Burmese receptacles, sometimes signed by the artisans, are meant to be used, passed down and appreciated as art forms. The following items were created from the early 1800's up through the late 1900's

They are available for sale. Please contact me if your are interested. Click on the photos below for more detail on each item.


Yunware bowl

Yunware Bowl

Yunware

Yunware Bowl

SOLD 

Yunware

Inle Betel Box

Yunware

Betel Nut Box

Yunware

Four Water Bowls

Yunware

Thai Box

Yunware

Basket Box

Hsun Ok

Hsun Ok

SOLD 

Hsun Ok

Hsun Ok

Yunware

Cup

SOLD 

Yunware

Bowl

Yunware

Cosmetic Box

Hsun Ok

Hsun Ok

Yunware

Box

Yunware

Box

Ok Kwet

Ok Kwet 

Yunware

Cosmetic Box

Yunware

Box

Yunware

Box

Yunware

Box

Yunware

Box

Yunware

Container

Yunware

Inle Container

Yunware

Bowl

Auctioned on Jaspe 52

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