Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays porcelain vanity set 5ʺin diameter by 5

5ʺin diameter by 5

but they look pretty engaged with it

and it reminds me to a fair extent of the work of Nils Thorsson

2" tall x 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" deep and in excellent vintage condition

The body of the sculpture is in near perfect condition

Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays porcelain vanity set 5ʺin diameter by 5I 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