20th Century Burmese Lacquerware Nandwin Betel Box

Description

A hard-to-find, collector-grade 20th-century Burmese medium lacquerware betel box with traditional Nandwin Burmese motif hand-painted on the surface. One hand-painted … more A hard-to-find, collector-grade 20th-century Burmese medium lacquerware betel box with traditional Nandwin Burmese motif hand-painted on the surface. One hand-painted tray nested inside.

The betel box is in excellent condition, with effectively no usage wear for its age. The only cracks are age-related on the lid seen in the photos. It shows pride of ownership from the previous owner. This piece is part of legendary interior designer Lucia Lawrence's private collection and it has been stored in a climate-controlled environment continuously, wrapped in shipping paper. It is clear to us that this betel box was created with a decorative purpose in mind, which is rare for the period and the region.

Materials: Painted Wood, Lacquered Wood

Dimensions:
Height: 4"
Diameter: 7 1/4"

Lawrence & Scott is a leader in globally inspired, handmade, exclusive, and luxury lighting and curated home accessories. Started in 1961, the husband and wife team traveled the world to source talented artists to craft accessories of their design and curate extraordinary vintage and antique pieces with their expertise, particularly in Asian antiques. less