Large Burmese Lacquer Tiffin Box - Ca 1910 Period - Meiji It is in the form

It is in the form of either a lion or tiger

Red elm (also known as 'zelkova' or 'southern elm') is considered a superior wood to yumu

these historic implements make striking decorative pieces — equally suited as sculptural objects

it takes considerable time

Dimensions: W50 x D38 x H78 cm

Large Burmese Lacquer Tiffin Box - Ca 1910 Period - Meiji It is in the formThis is an excellent example of a Burmese lacquer box and larger than is usually found. These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (kun it). This Burmese lacquer box is typical of the style and has a base orange red colour and is decorated with finely etched black motifs including a kunan kanbyat pattern. The underside is etched with a single character, likely the name of the owner. Tiffin boxes were used in the old