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Large Antique Red Lacquered Burmese Basket

$885

DE-COR · Pasadena, CA

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This piece carries with it the soul of a rural village in Burma. Originally, this was a humble grain or rice basket, meticulously hand-woven from natural rattan or bamboo. Its simple, functional form was a staple of daily life, holding sustenance for a family. Its four-footed shape was designed to keep it off the ground, a testament to a craftsmanship that valued both practicality and simple beauty. Its true uniqueness, however, lies in its transformation. It has been given a new life, elevated from a utilitarian object to a piece of high art through its beautiful, rich red lacquered finish. This color, a powerful symbol of good fortune, happiness, and royalty in Burmese culture, imbues the vessel with a new, vibrant purpose. The visible texture of the rattan weave peeking through the finish is its fingerprint, a quiet reminder of its humble beginnings and the hands that crafted it. Found in Burma **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio. Specifications Material: Hand-woven rattan/bamboo with red lacquer finish Dimensions: 18.5"L × 10.5"H (top 14.5") Origin: Antique; Burmese grain-basket tradition; red-lacquered woven rattan, Burma Era: Antique Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; blemishes and imperfections are part of its character and historical value, not defects Special Detail: Four-footed base; rattan weave texture visible through lacquer finish; red symbolizes good fortune in Burmese culture

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