Lacquerware Ashtray: Hand-Etched Hintha Bird Motif

$39.00

Elegant and meaningful, this lacquer ashtray showcases the mythical Hintha bird (??????)—a revered symbol of purity, wisdom, and cultural pride. Hand-etched with care, it blends traditional craftsmanship with decorative charm.

Size

L18cm / W14cm / H18cm
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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