{"product_id":"burmese-green-yun-ware-betel-box","title":"Burmese Green Yun Ware Betel Box - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent example of a Burmese yun ware lacquer box. These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (\u003cem\u003ekun it\u003c\/em\u003e). This Burmese lacquer box has a typical form but with a less common green lacquer base. The scratchwork technique has been used to etch the design through an overlayer of black lacquer. It is decorated with foliate \u003cem\u003echu pan\u003c\/em\u003e scrolls and the zodiac (\u003cem\u003eyathi yok\u003c\/em\u003e) fish. Perfect for a Pisces star sign. Often these boxes were political and the figure on the lid could well be a 'Mother Burma' figure, a symbol of the anti-Britannia movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is made from split bamboo woven with horsehair and the lacquer work gives strength and durability. These boxes were made mostly in the city of Pagan. The set is comprised of nesting boxes. The lid is removed to reveal a series of lacquered bowls and compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetel boxes were used for holding betel leaves and other ingredients associated with the consumption of betel nut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Burmese families prided themselves on their lacquer work. Because of the fragile nature of these boxes, many of these boxes were destroyed. This piece is in good condition with a few old dinks conducive with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5 x 12.5 x 12 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a similar example see Visions from the \"\u003cem\u003eGolden Land: Burma and the art of lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\" by R Isaacs \u0026amp; T R Blurton - fig. 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Burma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550872199477,"sku":"A01105V1","price":142.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A01105V1.jpg?v=1789232240","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/burmese-green-yun-ware-betel-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}