Antique 19th Century Burmese YUN LACQUERED TRAY W Label EXQUISITE
20" wide x 15.75" high and about 1.5" deep, tray/platter sits on a shallow foot in back and the rim of the platter curves gracefully upwards with stepped molding. Hanging wire securely attached across the back, ready to hang or display on a wall.
INCISED PALACE SCENE OF AN ELEPHANT IN ROYAL GARB BEING RIDDEN BY A PRINCE, FLANKED BY 2 ATTENDANTS. PALACE GATES BEHIND THEM AND A SMALL MONKEY ALONG THE PAVED ROAD IN FRONT. TREES & LANDSCAPE DETAILS.
DAZZLING DETAILS AND MINUTELY ETCHED LAYERS OF DETAILS UPON DETAILS, COLORS UPON COLORS, PATTERN UPON PATTERN
A VERY RICH UNFADED CORAL-RED AND BLACK, WITH DARK GREEN AND GOLD EMBELLISHMENTS
MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF BURMESE YUN TECHNIQUE LACQUERWARE
BURMESE WRITING ON TOP AND BOTTOM RIM
Excellent vintage condition- this was used as a decorative arts/display platter and has no damage or signs of wear other than 2 very faint lines in the lacquer- normal for age and is NOT flaking or peeling- feels smooth and stable- see last 2 pics. No nicks chips cracks or scratches. No fading or dullness to lacquer, lovely even gloss. See pics and use zoom.
This piece was made during the Mandalay period, which lasted from 1853-1948. This is a Museum Quality piece, genuine mid-late 19th century, most likely a Victorian-era export. This piece was NOT made in the 1900s.
Has original paper label which contains a catalogue number, the word Burma, and the word Mandalay, as proof of provenance. An amazing piece of Art.
The artwork is meticulous, very detailed, tiny, and masterful.
A fabulous plate for display in any setting, terrific for a collector. A very special UNIQUE piece. Would make a marvelous gift.
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