BLACK oval lidded top LACQUER BOX

Oval lidded container (lahpet ok) *
With beautiful decorations on the lid and side handles

Fine bamboo weave with finely patinated black lacquer coating
inside red lacquer lining
Finished filigree leaf motif ornaments
made of lacquer paste tha yo
on the slightly curved lid and on the side handles

Good state of preservation
Approximately 26 cm / 15 cm
Early 20th century


• In this vessel were on festive occasions essential food supplements; e.g. fermented tea leaves, roasted garlic, beans, sesame, etc. served and sometimes ingredients for betel consumption

The shaping is characterized by Victorian influence. This top is an extraordinary collector's item!