This impressive offering vessel is known as a hsun-ok, and is from Mandalay, Burma. It is covered in lacquer-work in relief known as thayo and gilding with 24K gold leaf over an orange-red lacquer base. It has been inset with dozens of small pieces of colored glass forming flowers and scrolling designs. The hsun-ok comprises a wide curved bowl set on a waisted pedestal flaring out to a circular foot-ring. The lid tapers to an elegant spire, which is relieved at intervals by graceful bulbous moldings. Underside states it's from Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Measures 27.5” H x 11” W. Item comes from the collection of Timothy Koock. Ships from Austin, Tx.

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