Lacquerware Round Tray: Golden Vessantara Jataka Motif

$70.00

The supreme emblem of ultimate generosity. This magnificent round serving tray honors Myanmar’s deep spiritual identity, beautifully illustrating the Vessantara Jataka—the profound tale of the prince who perfected the virtue of unconditional giving, surrendering his most prized possessions to demonstrate boundless compassion for humanity. Hand-gilded by master artisans exclusively using the royal Shwe Yay (Shwe Zawa) gold-leaf technique, this radiant canvas elevates tableside service into a sacred ceremony of selflessness, blessing, and ancestral grace.

Size

L17.5cm / W17.5cm / H3cm
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SKU: LA1025-S-JAT: 1002
Tags: Flat Plates, Jataka Tales, Serving Ware, Shop by Design, Shop by Shape, Shop by Use, Tableware & Dining, Traditional Scenes & Art, Trays & Platters
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Description
Anchor your living space with a luminous masterpiece that celebrates the highest spiritual virtue. Engineered for both premium hospitality service and high-end decorative display, this spacious round tray serves as a captivating conversational focal point, bringing a profound sense of peace, nobility, and moral beauty to your home.

The true brilliance of this piece rests in its masterful dedication to classical Burmese narrative arts. Master artisans spend months building smooth layers of deep black Thit-si lacquer before meticulously painting the dramatic, historical scenes of Prince Vessantara’s life using a traditional natural resin. Genuine gold leaf is then applied to illuminate the sacred symbols of ultimate charity and detachment—values that form the very bedrock of Myanmar's cultural heritage. Bringing this vessel to your table offers more than luxury utility; it establishes an intimate emotional connection to a living heritage, surrounding your guests with a timeless story of spiritual triumph and infinite grace.
Additional Information

Product Name Lacquerware Round Tray: Golden Vessantara Jataka Motif
Design Intricate classical narrative illustrations detailing the legendary acts of ultimate generosity and compassion from Prince Vessantara’s life, rendered in sweeping gold leaf against a deep black background.
Technique Shwe Yay / Shwe Zawa (Precise freehand resin painting and genuine gold leaf gilding only).
Material Sustainable bamboo-paper core with multiple layers of authentic Thit-si lacquer.
Size L17.5cm / W17.5cm / H3cm
Weight 0.391 kg
Usage Premium hospitality tray for serving beverages and appetizers; also functions beautifully as a luxury coffee table centerpiece or a wall-mounted art display.
Care Instructions Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not submerge in water, expose to hot plates, or place in direct sunlight to protect the deep, hand-etched textures and natural lacquer finish.
Artisan Origin Handcrafted by master lacquer artists in Bagan, Myanmar.
Creation Time 4–5 months (includes base prep, multiple expansive lacquer layering cycles, and intensive freehand surface engraving).