A LACQUER BOWL, BURMA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY The deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, the red lacquer surface decorated to the exterior in black, green, yellow, and red with numerous cartouches enclosing figural, floral, and foliate designs and framed by diapered bands and hatched lines.

Provenance: Ancient Dutch private collection, acquired in the 1900s by the grandfather of the present owner while exploring Tibet, China, and Burma during the late 19^th and early 20^th century.
Condition: Good original condition, commensurate with age, with old wear, natural age cracks, few small losses, possibly with very minor touchups. Fine patina.

Weight: 447.5 g
Dimensions: Height 17 cm, Diameter 26 cm