Burmese Lacquer Tea cup - Circa 1920 Door Coffee Tables There have been some restorations

There have been some restorations in China as is evident from the brass Chinese hinges on the lid

it is fired and molten brass is poured in to replace the original wax mold

Buddha's face is full and with subtle angularity blending Inwa period & Shan period styles

This mirror can be hung in portrait or landscape

For a similar example see page figure 50

Burmese Lacquer Tea cup - Circa 1920 Door Coffee Tables There have been some restorationsThis 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,