= Antique 19th c. Red Lacquer over Wicker Charger Burmese w. Engraved Flower 11"

Description

Antique 19th C. Red Lacquer over Wicker Charger Plate with Flower
South East Asia
For your consideration is a very beautiful lacquered charger
Cinnabar red over wicker, skillfully woven split bamboo, covered with a layer of black clay and thickly lacquered in scarlet red
Exquisitely engraved decoration upfront, consisting of central flower and various concentric ribbons around the rim
The technique used for the decorations is called "yun" and uses a color (yellow and black) that will adhere only to the incisions of the engravings
The plate stands on six circular feet made of ceramic
A similar plate is catalogued under # 1998,0613.2 in The British Museum, London, as well as in the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Cambridge, UK
Circa late 1800's/ea. 1900's, Burma - Myanmar
All original
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Measurements:
Approx. 11.25" diameter, 1.5" high
Weighs about 12 oz.
Condition:
Good/Very Good overall. Some losses and craquelures to the lacquer, mostly on one side and around the edge.
Please see
photos below. All original
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