= Antique 19th c. Red Lacquer over Wicker Charger Burmese w. Engraved Mandala

Description

Antique 19th C. Red Lacquer over Wicker Charger Plate with Flower
South East Asia
For your consideration is a very beautiful lacquered charger
Cinnabar red over wicker, skillfully woven split bamboo, covered with a layer of black clay and thickly lacquered in scarlet red
Exquisitely engraved decoration upfront, consisting of Mandala style medallion in the center, a floral band  and various concentric ribbons around the rim
The technique used for the decorations is called "yun" and uses a color (yellow and black) that will adhere only to the incisions of the engravings
The plate stands on six feet made of broken ceramic pieces
It the center of the reverse side there is button-like circle, which can be found on other similar vessels
On the base there is an inscription, but very hardly discernable. It consists of three characters, possibly in Tamil language, perhaps initials.
During the Colonial period in Southeast Asia many wealthy Tamil communities settled in Burma
A similar plate is catalogued under # 1998,0613.2 in The British Museum, London, as well as in the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Cambridge, UK
Circa late 1800's/ea. 1900's, Burma - Myanmar
All original
Measurements:
Approx. 11.75" diameter, 1.5" high
Weighs about 12 oz.
Condition:
Very Good overall. Minor losses to the lacquer, mostly around the edge. Please see photos. All original.
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