Lacquer-ware from Pagan, Burma

All the lacquer-ware that is offered here was created in the workshops of Ko Aung Nyaunt of Pagan, in what is now known as Myanmar. Pagan is the historic center of Burmese arts and culture, nestled on a plain of stupas stretched along the west bank of the Irrawaddy River. The craftsmanship of these pieces can not be surpassed. I have been seeking Burmese lacquer-ware from San Francisco to Amsterdam. None that I have seen comes close to the level of excellence that is offered here! Ko Aung Nyaunt has created real beauty with this work. The technique is arduous in the extreme. First the item to be lacquered must be built or woven. As many layers as colors are then applied. In complex pictures, layers of black, green, red, yellow and black (again) lacquer are applied. Each layer is carefully dried as it is added. Then needle-like tools are used to etch down to the desired colors and after an image is created the whole piece is polished and refined. Then the finished works are dried in underground vaults for several months to cure the lacquer.

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Please remember we NEED to sell everything, as we are moving to Asia... So send us your bids on items of interest by the end of the year...And place your orders for next year as well.


Set of four orange Lacquer-ware items (with lids)
$1,970

When displayed as a group these items form an elegant tableau, perfect for an entryway or foyer that is welcoming and exceptional. (The delicate & beautiful details will be shown on this page...soon)


Betel-nut Box
$1,150

This box would typically be used to store betel-nuts or food items.


Covered Serving Tray
$555.00

These trays are used for most meals to keep insects at bay. This one is quite old, but is sturdy enough to use as a neat catch-all in the entry-way!.


Orange Vases (pair)
$320

The vases have the same delicate pattern of design and animals as is on the betel-nut box.


Rain Drum Table
$1,240

This is a very rare and special piece. Very few such tables ever leave Burma, as they are considered a national symbol and treasure.


Adjustable Screen
$1,640

With village scenes on one side and Buddhas on the other.


Detail of Buddha


Folding Table
$640.00

The perfect table for a Bagua, eight-sided with dragon legs! The table can be taken off its legs and folded up


Detail of dragon legs for folding table.


14” x 18”x 22” Smaller Chest with dancer motif.
$240.00- there is some damage to this piece from its travels, on the bottom and back.Photo available.

A great deal for a very beautiful piece!


20” x 22’ x 36” Large Trunk with Village scenes
$1,680.00

SOLD

This trunk has a lot of charm, funny horses and quaint domestic scenes galore. A wonderful way to study Burmese life… There is some chipping on the back rim of the top piece.


Detail of large trunk.


19"x22"x36" Trunk with a motif of dancers. Removable lid.
$1,800.00


17"x20"x30" Orange Chest with inner drawer and hinged lid.
$1,680.00


Detail of inner drawer.

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