Varied ethnographic pieces from Ceylon & Burma

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

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

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

14th June 2009, 02:05 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	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..

17th June 2009, 12:25 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	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