Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box navajo owl the New York based artist

the New York based artist who made and signed this (circa 1970s I believe) pot

which I think adds to its appeal

which is now gone

and their pride in their work evident in the initials they carefully carved into the bottom of each one

makes a bold and striking statement

Early 20th Century Large Burmese Lacquer Kun-It Betel Box navajo owl the New York based artistThis is a gorgeous, finely made cinnabar colored early 20th century Burmese lacquer betel box. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high sided container, which holds one fitted tray inside. The exterior features a subtle, terrifically intricate design rendered in shades of orange, while the design on the interior container is more pronounced, with a stronger use of an orange yellow, as is the bottom of the interior tray. Cylindrical boxes