Lacquerware Round Lahpet Box: Hand-Etched Lily & Marionette Theater Motif

$31.00

The curtain rises on elegant curation. This exceptional round, multi-functional box honors Myanmar’s grand performing arts, showcasing a complete Yoke Thé (traditional marionette theater) performance scene masterfully framed within a graceful, lily-inspired silhouette. Meticulously hand-engraved by master artisans using the revered Yun Htoe needle technique, this striking piece transforms the storage of your treasured keepsakes, accessories, or fine confections into a captivating, sensory experience of cultural storytelling.

Size

L22cm / W22cm / H10cm
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SKU: LA1026-Y-PUP: 1002
Tags: Boxes & Chests, Cylindrical & Round Boxes, Food Containers, Puppet, Shop by Design, Shop by Shape, Shop by Use, Tableware & Dining, Traditional Scenes & Art
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Description
Introduce a magnificent dramatic flair to your living space with a functional piece that breathes life into ancient folklore. Available in both an open layout for larger keepsakes and a compartmentalized interior for organized serving, this versatile round box acts as a stunning conversational focal point, bringing a sophisticated touch of Burmese artistic heritage to your daily rituals.

The true brilliance of this piece lies in its exceptional composition and dedication to cultural arts. Master artisans spend months building smooth layers of lustrous Thit-si lacquer before using micro-needles to precisely hand-etch lively, expressive puppetry figures directly inside the fluid, organic curves of a stylized water lily. By blending classical performing arts with botanical geometry, this box does more than organize your home—it establishes a profound emotional connection to a world of myth and human precision, offering you the daily benefit of an enduring, functional masterpiece.
Additional Information

Product Name Lacquerware Round Lahpet Box: Hand-Etched Lily & Marionette Theater Motif
Design A complete, detailed traditional Burmese marionette theater scene skillfully arranged inside a balanced, graceful lily-inspired layout against a highly polished lacquer background.
Technique Yun Htoe (Hand-carved lacquer design)
Material Bamboo and teakwood base with natural thitsi lacquer
Size L22cm / W22cm / H10cm
Weight 0.377kg
Usage Traditional serving box for Lahpet (Burmese tea-leaf salad); also serves beautifully as a luxury host tray for nuts, dried fruits, confections, or a sophisticated tabletop display.
Care Instructions Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately, or hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Do not soak, use abrasive sponges, or place in direct sunlight to protect the fine, hand-etched textures and natural lacquer finish.
Artisan Origin Handcrafted by master lacquer artists in Bagan, Myanmar.
Creation Time 4–5 months (includes internal divider shaping, extensive lacquer layering cycles, and intensive freehand surface engraving).