Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays handmade black cat or in a bathroom near

or in a bathroom near an old claw-footed tub

and just oozing with a sprightly mischievousness

I think the design-- executed in low relief and glazed a lighter brown--is just terrific

It is in excellent condition and measures 4 1/8” tall x 2 1/2” wide

Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays handmade black cat or in a bathroom nearI never tire of gorgeous cinnabar colored Burmese lacquer betel boxes like this one, and am excited every time I find one. I believe this lacquered bamboo box dates to the earlyish 20th century, and features a style of interlocking forms that I believe is called ku nan kan byat. This interlocking design is rendered in black on the top and sides of the box's lid against an allover field of incised pin prick like marks. It is framed by incised banding