The vessel was constructed using woven bamboo and wooden substructure which then received multiple layers of lacquer, which is then gilded and decorated. This hsun-ok is a far more elaborate style than the hsun-ok commonly used to make offerings to the monkhood. Hsun-ok of this kind were used to decorate shrines and altars. Often they were placed in pairs on both sides of the altar.The condition is very good for pieces of this age. A peculiarity of this hsun-ok is that from some angles of view the spire leans to one side. This is not the result of a repair, but an idiosyncratic feature of the piece.Characteristics Height: 47cm, 18.5 in Diameter: 19cm, 7.5 in Materials: woven bamboo, wood, lacquer, 24K gold, stained glass Provenance: Antique Dealer, Mandalay Period: Late 19th centuryRead more about Lacquerware Asian Decor Photos Read about Asian Antiques
