Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box indigo with a 3 1/4" radius

with a 3 1/4" radius at its opening

as well as two solid decorative lines along its front

I believe this box dates to the late 19th century

I think this is just a wonderful set

finely made Coushatta basket of pine needles and raffia

Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box indigo with a 3 1/4" radiusI have fallen in love with Burmese lacquer, and keep a keen eye out for it. This is the smaller of two lovely Burmese bamboo lacquer betel boxes currently in the shop, this one dating I believe to the late 19th early 20th century. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high sided container, which holds one fitted tray inside. The box's interior lacquer is a deep, shiny red, and the exterior features intricately incised designs in black and