Lacquerware Ashtray: Hand-Etched Hintha Bird Motif
$39.00
Description
This handcrafted lacquerware ashtray features the sacred Hintha bird (??????), a symbol of purity, prosperity, and Mon cultural identity in Myanmar. Revered for its graceful form and spiritual significance, the Hintha is deeply rooted in Southeast Asian mythology and is often seen in temple murals and royal art across Bagan.
Created using the Yun Htoe technique, each piece is made from a bamboo core layered with thitsi lacquer and hand-etched to reveal flowing feather details in natural pigments. This piece blends practical use with deep artistic and cultural value—perfect as a collectible, a tabletop accent, or a meaningful gift that brings grace and good fortune to modern spaces.
| Product Name | Lacquerware Ashtray – Hand-Etched Hintha Bird Motif |
| Design | Traditional raised back panel featuring the sacred Hintha (??????) |
| Technique | Yun Htoe (Meticulous hand-etched carving and coloring). |
| Material | Bamboo core with natural thitsi lacquer and colored pigments |
| Size | L18cm / W14cm / H18cm |
| Weight | 0.325kg |
| Usage | Ashtray with decorative panel, tabletop accent, collectible gift |
| Care Instructions | Instructions: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight. |
| Artisan Origin | Handmade by lacquer artisans in Bagan, Myanmar |
| Creation Time | 4–7 weeks (includes drying, layering, carving stages) |
Additional Information
| Size |
L18cm / W14cm / H18cm |
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Lacquerware Ashtray: Hand-Etched Hintha Bird Motif
$39.00