Antique Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessels Set Temple Hsun Ok Type
Estimated value: €2,400 - €2,800
A strong and authentic set of Burmese lacquer offering vessels, presented together as a visually balanced temple ensemble. These pieces carry the unmistakable presence of real use, with deep red lacquer surfaces and a form that directly relates to traditional Buddhist offering practices. The proportions are tall, elegant, and architectural, with domed lids and pointed finials that define this type.
Dimensions (H x W):
A: 66.5 x 32 cm
B: 66.5 x 32 cm
Weight:
A: 2.6 kg
B: 3.3 kg
Material: Turned wood with layered lacquer finish
These are Burmese lacquer offering vessels, traditionally used in Buddhist contexts for presenting food or ritual offerings. The tall, tiered form with wide base, rising body, and domed lid with pointed finial is characteristic for this type, often referred to as hsun-ok. Both pieces are built from turned wood and covered in multiple layers of red lacquer, a technique strongly associated with Burma.
The surfaces show clear signs of age and use: worn lacquer, scratches, and darker areas where the material has naturally deepened over time. The rims and lids show handling wear, and the interiors reveal the underlying wooden structure with visible turning marks. Subtle differences in finish and detailing confirm they were not originally made as a pair, yet they match closely in form, scale, and function, making them highly suitable to present together as a set.
Antique Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessels Set Temple Hsun Ok Type
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Both vessels are turned in wood and built up in traditional lacquer technique. The surfaces show natural wear, layering, and age-related variation, with darker tones and subtle irregularities that confirm long-term use rather than decorative production. The interiors reveal turning marks and oxidation consistent with age. While not originally made as an identical pair, they align closely in type, scale, and function, making them highly suitable to present together as a set — exactly how such objects are often used in a ritual or interior context.
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