Collectibles
Burmese Lacquer Letter Tube
- Item Number
- 410
- Estimated Value
- 50 USD
- Sold
- 15 USD to CMDPT
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
A great collectors piece, cylinders like this one were used in Burma to hold letters between senior monks, or official documents such as diplomas. In the past, these letter tubes most likely held documents written on dried, cut palm leaves.
One end is closed and the other has a removable cap. The tube is in black lacquer incised in gold with Burmese creatures surrounded by floral motifs.
* There are a very few minor imperfections visible upon close inspection.
Item Special Note
Item can be picked up at Peter Becker Community in Harleysville, PA or shipped out at an additional cost. (Shipping charges will be added to the winning auction price after the auction closes.)
Donated By:
Louise Sperber & Joe Wilkens
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