Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box David Heger NY who designed a few other

who designed a few other pieces with the same circle pattern

this antique oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

giving this weaving a real tenderness

such a beautiful shape

These sorts of nut carvings

Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box David Heger NY who designed a few otherI have fallen in love with Burmese lacquer, and keep a keen eye out for it. This is the smaller of two lovely Burmese bamboo lacquer betel boxes currently in the shop, this one dating I believe to the late 19th early 20th century. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high sided container, which holds one fitted tray inside. The box's interior lacquer is a deep, shiny red, and the exterior features intricately incised designs in black and