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Atlantia
11th June 2009, 08:17 PM
Can anyone shed any particular light on these please?
Need to properly ID them for someone.
First is a 3 part tubular lacquered container, made from bent wood and profusely decorated. Its about 10 inches across. Looks to be from Burma:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000304.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000305.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000306.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000307.jpg

Next is a little plate, seems to have good age although its been polished recently. Appears to show the 'old kingdom' pre 1815 'flag' with the Lion with sword/sun/moon obscured?
Its about 6 inches across.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000311.jpg

Lastly a small good silver 'bottle'. Weight about 2 oz, 2 1/2 inches tall with stopper which would have had cork in it. Threaded lid has stretched a bit and just slides on and off now.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000312.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/Battlestar_Atlantia/mums%20pics/IM000313-1.jpg
colin henshaw
11th June 2009, 08:50 PM
Pretty sure the lacquered container is Burmese, (maybe for holding food, rice etc), not sure about the other two pieces.

Regards.
Atlantia
11th June 2009, 09:10 PM
Pretty sure the lacquered container is Burmese, (maybe for holding food, rice etc), not sure about the other two pieces.

Regards.


Hello Colin,
You think food? I did wonder, its a weird and rather large thing!

Regards
Gene
colin henshaw
14th June 2009, 02:05 PM
Hi

I googled "Burmese lacquerware" and these type of boxes are often described as "betel" containers. I suppose for the betel nut and leaves for wrapping etc..
Atlantia
14th June 2009, 09:44 PM
Hi

I googled "Burmese lacquerware" and these type of boxes are often described as "betel" containers. I suppose for the betel nut and leaves for wrapping etc..


Excellent, Thanks Colin, Thats that one done. Any thoughts on the others?
Atlantia
17th June 2009, 12:25 PM
Colin,
You've been a great help. I think I've got enough info to get on with. I'm trying to help someone raise some cash from a clearout. I think she can at least list these bits properly now.
All the best
gene