Burmese Pagan Lacquer Tray (Byat) - Circa 1900 shawl They're made of wood and

They're made of wood and iron in the traditional way that grain measures have been made for centuries in India - bound with iron and pinned

candle box and a sturdy chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges

They're constructed from woven grass or bamboo and the lacquer work gives strength and durability

highlighting their importance within the decorative arts traditions of Kerala

Carved in the classic Mughal style

Burmese Pagan Lacquer Tray (Byat) - Circa 1900 shawl They're made of wood andBurmese lacquer tray (byat), made in Pagan (Bagan), central Myanmar, and decorated in the traditional yun technique. The design is finely incised into the lacquer surface and filled with red, black, and yellow pigments, a method long associated with Pagan workshops and considered the highest expression of Burmese lacquer craftsmanship. The central panel depicts elephant mounted royal figures attended by retainers, arranged within stylised architecture