Lacquered Flower Basket from Burma

This is a fine example of these elegant, unusual baskets (pan duang) which were the specialty of the lacquer artisans in Kyaukka in the early 20th century. Made of split and bent bamboo, they were used to carry bunches of flowers for use as offerings at the pagodas. This one has vestiges of painted floral motifs on the sides and is a generous size; condition is very good with no significant damage- just some small chips and fine cracks from a century of use. (Please see Isaacs, Ralph and T. Richard Blurton; Burma and the Art of Lacquer; River Books 2000; p.172)

Size: 14″ x 10″ x 16″

$255.00