Lacquer & Horsehair Cup
£75
Delicate drinking cup by Nwe Ni and family, Bagan, Myanmar.
Fine & flexible base form woven from fine split bamboo and horsehair then 10+ lacquer coats.
(Traditionally lacquerware was based on a woven armature of split bamboo but very fine or intricate pieces used horsehair for delicacy.
Dia 12cms x 9cms tall
(a small number available)
A very rare and delicate piece
The Source.
Mandalay & Bagan - Temples & Lacquer