Another Beautiful Antique Burmese Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays antique dancing figure 1920-40s I would guess

1920-40s I would guess

When I look at photographs it is pretty much all about content

but certainly great for ambiance and reflecting the light

but rather I believe marked liquid ounces

The ink is very dark and crisp

Another Beautiful Antique Burmese Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays antique dancing figure 1920-40s I would guessIt had been forever since I found a nice old Burmese lacquer betel box, then I found two similar, very good ones in a month, this the second found this week in New Hampshire. I find this cinnabar color to be perhaps the most beautiful color in existence, and while some Burmese "yun" lacquer features elaborate incised figural imagery, I'm partial to the matte surface and overall patterning on one like this. In excellent antique condition, it features