1940s Burmese Lacquered Red Tray Large Size Bamboo Thai Stand

Description

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand.
This Thai features a drum … more Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand.
This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth.
Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century.
Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata).
Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work.
This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”.
This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer.
Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer.
A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray on stand from Northern Thailand.
A beautiful decorative accent for any dinner table, console, kitchen counter or any room to display fruits, flowers or religious items, great to use as a low tea table as well.
The tray measures: 8.5 inches in height and 23 inches in diameter, the base measures: 20 inches in diameter.
Overall good antique condition. less