A LACQUER BOWL, BURMA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY Lot n° 395
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A LACQUER BOWL, BURMA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
The deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, the red lacquer surface decorated to the exterior in black, green, yellow, and red with numerous cartouches enclosing figural, floral, and foliate designs and framed by diapered bands and hatched lines.
Provenance: Old Dutch private collection, acquired in the 1900s by the grandfather of the present owner while exploring Tibet, China, and Burma during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Condition: Good original condition, commensurate with age, with old wear, natural age cracks, few small losses, possibly with very minor touchups. Fine patina.
Weight: 447.5 g
Dimensions: Height 17 cm, Diameter 26 cm
Literature comparison:
Compare a related smaller lacquer bowl, manufactured by the Royal Golden Tortoise Workshop, 12.5 cm diameter, in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1998,0723.123.
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