Burmese Black Lacquer Pumpkin Box - 19thC Ganesh Statues With traces of original paint

With traces of original paint

Soft Fluid Drape

This hand-carved granite ram comes from Hebei Province

Torgams or Torkhams were normally set into the wall of a house or monastery - hence the stepped construction

Burmese Black Lacquer Pumpkin Box - 19thC Ganesh Statues With traces of original paintThis charming black lacquer tiffin box was used for packaging up small snacks which the colonials called tiffin. This box is classic of the Burmese style and is usually made from woven grass or bamboo. The lacquer work over the top give the box extraordinary strength and durability. As well as tiffin boxes, these were used by families to take rice to the Buddhist Temples for offerings or for the resident monks. It's in very good condition for it's age