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the figure has a vadhi (the halo-like arch over their head) denoting their divine status as a god
104 x 50 x 188 (wxdxh cms)
There have been some restorations in China as is evident from the brass Chinese hinges on the lid
recessed panel sides
Dimensions: W100 x D3 x H120 cm
Burmese Lacquer Tea cup - Circa 1920 Door Coffee Tables the figure has a vadhiThis fine Burmese lacquer tea cups were made in Burma in the early 20th century specifically for the Chinese market. The exterior is beautifully decorated with a gilded five clawed dragon, a potent symbol of imperial power and good fortune in Chinese culture. The dragons dynamic form, swirling amidst stylised clouds, contrasts elegantly against the deep black lacquer ground. The craftsmanship is typical of Burmese lacquerware from the early 1900s,
