Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays cigarette pack parasol I might use it as

I might use it as a serving dish

pins and all

bottom and inside of the lid have been smoothly sanded and finished

but I think they make a great pair

Burmese Cinnabar Lacquer Betel Box with Two Interior Trays cigarette pack parasol I might use it asI never tire of gorgeous cinnabar colored Burmese lacquer betel boxes like this one, and am excited every time I find one. I believe this lacquered bamboo box dates to the earlyish 20th century, and features a style of interlocking forms that I believe is called ku nan kan byat. This interlocking design is rendered in black on the top and sides of the box's lid against an allover field of incised pin prick like marks. It is framed by incised banding