20th Century Burmese Lacquerware Betel Box

Description

A hard-to-find, 20th-century Burmese lacquerware betel box with traditional Burmese patterns hand-painted on the surface. One handpainted tray nested within, … more A hard-to-find, 20th-century Burmese lacquerware betel box with traditional Burmese patterns hand-painted on the surface. One handpainted tray nested within, in good condition.

The betel box is in good condition, with little usage wear for its age. Two places on the base shows repairs. 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 1/2"
Diameter: 5"

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