Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird brass calendar Garden City

Garden City

and I have seen very similar examples described as Native American

with a few spots and stains and one loose seam at the neck

or as catchalls for all sorts of odds and ends

I am struck by the incredible array of hair combs and hair ornaments that have been created from ancient to modern times

Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird brass calendar Garden CityThis is a lovely small Burmese lacquer box decorated with yun de incised decoration, painstakingly executed by hand, one color at a time. The lid features what I believe is Hintha, also known as Hansa a mythological aquatic bird representing passage. I'd guess this piece dates to the mid 20th century. This box is in excellent shape inside and out, with a dark red lacquer interior. The box measures 4 1 4" across x 2 5 8" tall.