Early 20th Century Burmese Red Carved Bamboo Temple Offering Vessel

Description

Burmese red lacquered bamboo temple offering box called "Hsunok".
A offering vessel of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in … more Burmese red lacquered bamboo temple offering box called "Hsunok".
A offering vessel of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges.
The lid adopts a Burmese temple shape, with a sharp top surmounting a gadroon dome. This kind of basket is used to display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia. During most of the 19th century Burma was ruled by members of the Konbaung dynasty, the last dynasty that would rule the country. This Asian Burmese red offering wessel is dramatic and an impressive decorative accent item in any decor modern or traditional. Dimensions: 24 “x 15’” less