1940s Burmese Lacquered Red Tray Large Size Bamboo Thai Stand

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand. This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”. This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer. Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer. A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray on stand from Northern Thailand. A beautiful decorative accent for any dinner table, console, kitchen counter or any room to display fruits, flowers or religious items, great to use as a low tea table as well. The tray measures: 8.5 inches in height and 23 inches in diameter, the base measures: 20 inches in diameter. Overall good antique condition. Dimensions: Height 8.5 in, Diameter 23 in Origin: Thailand Period: Mid-20th Century Style: Folk Art Materials: Bamboo, Paper, Rattan, Wood