A Highly Decorative 19th Century ‘Hsun-ok’ (Offering Bowl), Burmese Circa 1900

 

A highly decorative and visually striking antique Burmese (Myanmar) food container, constructed by hand using turned & molded wood & bamboo, then hand carved and decorated overall in a striking vermillion red lacquer. These vessels were used to carry food offerings to temple monks.

Constructed in three parts, the stepped circular base rises to an integral bowl-shaped body with a recessed food compartment and a removable dish, the conforming domed cover terminating to a spire shaped finial. Measuring 21.75” high.

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