Pagan Daung-baung, an unusual incised lacquer temple food offering tray and
cover , the conical cover having a spire finial, red and black lacquer layers
with gold leaf over a basket weave base. The detailed incised decoration of
concentric decorative bands, the main band on the base of overlapping lotus
petals, repeated on the the lower band of the lid, then topped by three
prominent bands depicting rows of seated Buddha images in the earth touching
position with mandorla and lotus petals behind them, 229 Buddha images in
total. Traces of the original inscription in reserve of the gold leaf on the
top near the spire composed of three protruding curvilinear forms.
Minor signs of wear and use otherwise fine condition.
19-1/2 inches high x 18-1/4 inches in diameter (49.5 cm x 46.5 cm).
4 lbs. 8oz. (2050g.)
Bagan, Myanmar, Circa 1950.
“Minor signs of wear and use otherwise fine condition.”: “Minor signs of wear and use otherwise fine condition.” |