Antique Shan Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box, c. 1880s, 11" Tall sculpture of two figures for display

for display

This old handmade birthday card makes me so happy

with nicely detailed face and all over spots

While it is more common to find hand-painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass

which I actually think adds to the work

Antique Shan Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box, c. 1880s, 11" Tall sculpture of two figures for displayI'll never pass by an antique Burmese lacquer betel box if I can afford it which increasingly I can't, as these fine older ones have become quite precious. I lucked out on this one though, and another I am listing simultaneously, both from the same estate both are very large, and really beautiful. I especially love the banded decoration and strong use of black on this one, against which the deep orange cinnabar color really pops. Cylindrical boxes