Varied ethnographic pieces from Ceylon & Burma

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:

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.

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

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

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

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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

11th June 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	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	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Pretty sure the lacquered container is Burmese, (maybe for holding food, rice etc), not sure about the other two pieces. Regards.

14th June 2009, 02:05 PM	#4
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	#6
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