Betel Box Tray
89-13-242C
From: Burma | Pagan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Yun-kun-it |
| Object Number | 89-13-242C |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Burmese |
| Provenience | Burma | Pagan |
| Date Made | Mid 20th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bamboo | Lacquer | Thayo | Gilding |
| Technique | Lacquered | Gilded | Thayo |
| Iconography | Foliage |
| Description | Tray for box. Miniature tourist example of black and gold lacquer betel box with thayo paste decoration and gilding. Sliding lid(89-13-242B). Inner tray(89-13-242C) rests on rim of box. Swirling foliage design in gold on exterior of box and lid. |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989 |
| Other Number | None - Field No SF |
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