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 century
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