19th Century Burmese Painted Teak Village Table, 1890s

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19th century Burmese painted teak village table circa 1890. Rare table from myanmar (formerly burma) . This table was from … more 19th century Burmese painted teak village table circa 1890. Rare table from myanmar (formerly burma) . This table was from a village where the elders would gather round to discuss local issues. Hand painted on the side, which roughly translates as ‘heron water pot sheng khu tashi – cooperative association’ teak top which traces of the original paint, opens out with the leaves pull out barers to make an 8 foot long table and with a 22 1/4″ knee height, provides adequate space to function as a dining table, either in the kitchen or entertainment room. Base has retained it’s paint better, which forms a perfect back drop for the elegant burmese hand painted text. Originally this text has evidence of being on both sides, but has been rubbed off on the reverse. Standing on 4 substantial round straight legs. Expected surface marks, minor non structurally comprising age splits, fading and losses to paint work. less