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11th June 2009, 08:17 PM
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Varied ethnographic pieces from Ceylon & Burma
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:     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.  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.  
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11th June 2009, 08:50 PM
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Pretty sure the lacquered container is Burmese, (maybe for holding food, rice etc), not sure about the other two pieces.
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11th June 2009, 09:10 PM
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Hello Colin, You think food? I did wonder, its a weird and rather large thing! Regards Gene |
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14th June 2009, 02:05 PM
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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.. |
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14th June 2009, 09:44 PM
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Excellent, Thanks Colin, Thats that one done. Any thoughts on the others? |
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17th June 2009, 12:25 PM
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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 |
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