This item was purchased about 20 years ago from the Ever Stand workshop in Myanmar. Bagan crafts have been prized as exotic tea utensils in Japan since the time of Sen no Rikyu. However, due to various changes in the local situation in recent years, it seems that it will unfortunately become increasingly difficult to continue this culture. The piece is densely decorated with patterns of elephants and plants. It is a very delicate and beautiful work, so I think it would be wonderful as an interior decoration or as a serving dish for fruits and sweets. Although it is unused, there are some minor scratches from the time of purchase. ●Size: 32cm wide, 25.5cm long, about 1.5cm high ◆Bagan Lacquerware◆ This technique involves drawing patterns on the surface of a bamboo-framed, lacquered base with a blade, and then rubbing colored lacquer into the scratched areas to create the design. The Japanese technique called Kinma (蒟醤) also seems to have originated from techniques from the south, such as Myanmar and Thailand. ※Please consider this item with the understanding that it has been stored in a private home for a certain period of time. ※The purchase price includes a shipping fee of 1050 yen. If you wish to purchase multiple items, we will offer a discount on the shipping cost, so please let us know before purchasing. Burma Tea Utensils Myanmar Thailand Traditional Crafts Tray Kinma 蒟醤 Rantai lacquerware Vintage Antique Lacquerware Ethnic Lacquer Ever_Stand