A PAIR OF BURMESE PAINTED WOOD HINTHA SWAN CEREMONIAL RELIQUARY BOXES, MAYANMAR, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, gilt, lacquer and pigment, both with small removable lids at the backs opening to jewelry (ring) sized containers, possibly for wedding ceremonial use, largest height: 17 1/2", diameter: 17". Provenance: From the Estate of James Hayden, Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Some minor losses and chips, old repairs, rubbing and losses of gilt and pigments, overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."