{"product_id":"antieke-birmaanse-hsun-ok-offercontainer-myanmar-1890-1920","title":"Antique Burmese Hsun-ok Offering Container – Myanmar ca. 1890–1920","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Burmese Hsun-ok Offering Container\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1890–1920\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e carved and turned wood, red and dark lacquer, gilt\/patinated metal mounts, coloured glass and mirror inlay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 26.5 × W 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA ceremonial hsun-ok from Myanmar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly decorated \u003cem\u003ehsun-ok\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Burmese Buddhist tradition of presenting food and other offerings to monasteries and temples. Its tall removable cover and separate raised stand give the object the distinctive vertical profile associated with ceremonial offering vessels from Myanmar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is formed in turned and carved wood with deep red-brown lacquer. Broad metal bands around the shoulder and cover are worked with scrolling and scalloped ornament and set with small blue, green and mirrored elements. The separate stand is substantial in construction, with relief decoration, floral motifs and further inset details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface and age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving surface shows scratches, lacquer wear, darkened deposits, small losses and old contact wear to the undersides. The metalwork and inlay also show consistent ageing and handling. These marks support its long practical and ceremonial use rather than a purely decorative history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffering container:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 26.5 × W 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique object — once sold, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58578330517835,"sku":"810","price":599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-birmaanse-hsun-ok-offercontainer-volledig.jpg?v=1790175837","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/antique-burmese-hsun-ok-offering-container-myanmar-1890-1920","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}