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Burmese Lacquerware Ok-khwet Buddhist Offering Box
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Burmese Buddhist Offering Box Ok-khwet Lacquerware, early 20th century.
Tiered round offering box lacquered, basket-shaped box or vessel traditionally used to present food offerings to a monastery or temple. This Ok-khwet round box has much significance in its design. Composed of turned bamboo, woven rattan and lacquer. This round box has three tiers with four components also note the round box sits on four legs each having three feet. In Buddhism, the number three represents the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dhamma/teachings, and Sangha/community), while the number four is associated with the Four Noble Truths. The top lid id a cup, the second a three tiered bowl, and the third is a round plate, and the forth is a large bowl or basket. In good condition, a few small chips to the lacquerware, overall very good condition.
Burmese Lacquerware is widely collected and mostly associated with Burmese Buddhist folk art and traditions. Also Burmese lacquerware has a storied past that dates back to the Elephant wars of the 16th century. The "elephant wars" refer to the Siamese-Burmese Wars, a series of conflicts between the Kingdom of Burma (now Myanmar) and the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), spanning several centuries. The Burmese originally acquired this art form from the Siam Kingdom, and adapted lacquerware into their culture creating a definitive Burmese style.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.7 in (19.56 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: RH12B1stDibs: LU923844400792
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