Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box gumps Once a common practice in

Once a common practice in southeast Asia

It measures  3 5/8ʺ wide × 6 1/8ʺ deep x 4 3/4ʺ tall

makes a bold and striking statement

25ʺD × 6ʺH and is in excellent condition

substantial

Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box gumps Once a common practice inI 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