Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box David Heger NY and “Precious and Other Stones

and “Precious and Other Stones Used in Jewelry”

such a beautiful shape

as may be obvious

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

Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box David Heger NY and “Precious and Other StonesI 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