(26) Burmese Lacquerware Polychrome Vessels, Platters, & Betel Boxes

Lot description

(lot of 26) Burmese lacquerware vessels and platters, each in a polychrome finish, including: (7) small platters, of ovular form, with scrolling foliates, framed by geometric trim, approx 7"l, 5.5"w, (4) small cups, approx 2.5"h, 3"diam; (8) large cups, approx 2.75"h, 3 7/8"diam; (4) lidded vessels, with elephant-form finial, over urn-form body, rising on flared base, approx 7"h, 4.25"diam; (1) small betel box, revealing single interior compartment approx 2.25"h, 4 1/8"diam; (1) large betel box, having concentric design with animal form motifs, revealing two removable tiers, over open compartment, approx 3.5"h, 4.25"diam; (1) lidded offering vessel, having knop finial, over tiered lid, urn formed body, rising on patterned socle, flared base, approx 6"h, 3.25"diam; 4.75lbs total Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores