Old wooden offering tray lacquered in red. Burmese origin. In good condition. See all the photos which are part of the description. This large round tray is made of bamboo basketry and covered with several layers of cinnabar lacquer. Generally, the Bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in the making of lacquer works. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquerware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquerware in Burma is called "thitsi", which means the sap of 'a thitsi tree (Melanhorrea usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in the making of lacquer works. The art of achieving certain tonal qualities of color is a well-kept secret and it has It has been said that a master will not transmit this secret, even to his wife and only to the most trustworthy of his sons.
L: 33 W: 34 H: 21