Betel Box Tray
89-13-242C
From: Burma | Pagan
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Yun-kun-it |
Object Number | 89-13-242C |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Burmese |
Provenience | Burma | Pagan |
Date Made | Mid 20th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bamboo | Lacquer | Thayo | Gilding |
Technique | Lacquered | Gilded | Thayo |
Iconography | Foliage |
Description | Tray for box. Miniature tourist example of black and gold lacquer betel box with thayo paste decoration and gilding. Sliding lid(89-13-242B). Inner tray(89-13-242C) rests on rim of box. Swirling foliage design in gold on exterior of box and lid. |
Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989 |
Other Number | None - Field No SF |
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