Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird collectible sign but would also I think

but would also I think just be great additions to a collection of interesting brushes

as it was believed that wearing bright colors both brought favors from the gods and warded away evil spirits

Every sort of bud looks lovely in it

7" long x 1 7/8" in diameter

3 3/4" across at base and 5 1/2" across from edge to edge of lip (vase opening measures 3 1/4" inside from of the glass lip

Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird collectible sign but would also I thinkThis is a lovely small Burmese lacquer box decorated with yun de incised decoration, painstakingly executed by hand, one color at a time. The lid features what I believe is Hintha, also known as Hansa a mythological aquatic bird representing passage. I'd guess this piece dates to the mid 20th century. This box is in excellent shape inside and out, with a dark red lacquer interior. The box measures 4 1 4" across x 2 5 8" tall.