Vintage Burmese Yun Lacquerware Serving Tray – Hand-Incised Bagan Palace Court S For Sale

This is an authentic, beautifully handcrafted mid-20th-century Burmese Yun lacquerware rectangular serving tray. Originating from the historic lacquer centers of Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), this piece features exceptionally detailed, hand-etched linework filled with traditional red-orange and green pigments over a deep black lacquer baseline.Design & Motif:The central graphic field depicts a classic Nanwin (royal court) scene, showcasing traditional palace architecture, a stylized palm tree, courtly figures, and an expressive court dancer in a dramatic pose. The composition is framed by multiple intricate borders featuring traditional wave patterns (hsaing) and floral tendrils.Construction & Material:Built using traditional methods over a flexible, woven split-bamboo core. The base is layered with a natural resin and ash primer matrix (thayo) before being finished with multiple coats of genuine lacquer and hand-incised artistry.Condition:Good vintage condition consistent with age and authentic use (likely circa 1950s–1970s). The front graphic face remains vibrant, crisp, and highly detailed with minimal wear. The reverse side shows characteristic age-related linear stress cracking along the bamboo matrix grain, along with minor scuffs and surface scratches that confirm its authentic age and handmade origin. No major chips, structural warping, or missing chunks.

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