Antique Shan Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box, c. 1880s, 11" Tall sculpture of two figures with inverse numbers in the

with inverse numbers in the opposite far corners

with no tears

with nicely detailed face and all over spots

-- I have now learned that it is shaped like a Durian fruit

actually (based on the animals) appears to be the top of the piece: I believe it was once woven all the way to the end

Antique Shan Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box, c. 1880s, 11" Tall sculpture of two figures with inverse numbers in theI'll never pass by an antique Burmese lacquer betel box if I can afford it which increasingly I can't, as these fine older ones have become quite precious. I lucked out on this one though, and another I am listing simultaneously, both from the same estate both are very large, and really beautiful. I especially love the banded decoration and strong use of black on this one, against which the deep orange cinnabar color really pops. Cylindrical boxes