Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box gumps It measures 3 5/8ʺ wide

It measures  3 5/8ʺ wide × 6 1/8ʺ deep x 4 3/4ʺ tall

substantial

I purchased it from the estate sale of an artist

8” tall with a diameter of 5” at widest and in excellent condition

25ʺD × 6ʺH and is in excellent condition

Antique Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box gumps It measures 3 5/8ʺ wideI 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