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Burmese Lacquered Box Letter Tube Document Holder Antique Circa 1900-1920's

Burmese Lacquered Box Letter Tube Document Holder Antique Circa 1900-1920's

$ 118.8

Availability: 15 in stock

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Condition: In as found antique condition from age and use. Overall good condition, expected wear, A chip to the top of the box small piece of lacquer missing,and a crack to the lacquer same place;

Primary Material: Lacquer ware

Type: Box

Age: 1900-1940

Region of Origin: Burma

Maker: Burmese Craftsman

Materials and Techniques: Black and Gold Lacquer Ware

Color: Black and Gold

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Description
Size Guide

Description

A BEAUTIFUL BURMESE
LACQUERED
LETTER TUBE / DOCUMENT
BOX.
THE BOX IS DECORATED
IN GOLD OVER BLACK GROUND
WITH BURMESE LIONS
IN CARTOUCHES
AND SURROUNDED
WITH A
FLORA VINE MOTIF.
BURMA
CIRCA
1900-1920'S.
THESE CYLINDER SHAPED
BOXES WERE USED
TO SEND LETTERS BETWEEN
SENIOR MONKS,
OR FOR
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
LIKE
DIPLOMAS.
THIS SCROLL BOX
IS
15 INCHES LONG
AND HAS A
DIAMETER
OF
2 1/2 INCHES.
SHIPPING IS INCLUDED,
USA ONLY.
NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM.
PLEASE HAVE A
LOOK AT MY OTHER
LISTINGS FOR
THE
OFFBEAT AND CURIOUS ...
MANY THANKS !