Title
Covered box
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Bagan, Burma
Material
Dimension
Object size: H:8.0 x W:12.5 x D:7.5 cm,
Object size: 1993-00375-001: H:4.0 x W:12.5 x D:7.5 cm,
Object size: 1993-00375-002: H:4.3 x W:11.8 x D:8.0 cm
Object size: 1993-00375-001: H:4.0 x W:12.5 x D:7.5 cm,
Object size: 1993-00375-002: H:4.3 x W:11.8 x D:8.0 cm
Accession No.
1993-00375
Collection of
This cowry shell-shaped box is unique in form. It was carved from wood and lacquered black on the outside and red on the inside. The simple design is quite unlike most lacquerware from Burma, which has elaborate 'yun' (incised) decoration. It was probably used to hold precious objects or for the presentation of gifts.
