Antique lacquered round 3-piece Burmese (Myanmar) betel nut box, highly decorated with an ultra-fine hand-painted pattern in black, orange, green, & yellow. When assembled, decoration covers all visible aspects of the main compartment, the lid, and the interior compartment. One aspect of the interior compartment is patterned entirely in yellow pattern. The interior of the main compartment and lid are in a red lacquer and without design or pattern.
ALL PIECES TOGETHER MEASUREMENTS:
height - 7.5"
diameter - 7.25"
INTERIOR BASE PIECE MEASUREMENTS:
height - 6"
diameter - 8.125"
INTERIOR COMPARTMEMT (REMOVEABLE) MEASUREMENTS-
height - 2"
diameter - 8.125"


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The outside of the main compartment and lid are in excellent condition. The assemblage and fit of the 3 pieces comprising this object are easy and pleasing. Small cracks on inside of interior removable compartment, as well as small scuffs and wear commensurate with age, use, and history make the remainder of this object good to very good. Lacquered design is visually dominant over imperfections.

Origin:
Myanmar

Materials & Techniques:
Lacquer

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Myanmar

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The outside of the main compartment and lid are in excellent condition. The assemblage and fit of the 3 pieces comprising this object are easy and pleasing. Small cracks on inside of interior removable compartment, as well as small scuffs and wear commensurate with age, use, and history make the remainder of this object good to very good. Lacquered design is visually dominant over imperfections.