A ceremonial offering vessel

Media: Red lacquer ware with gold pigment and glass mosaics
Cat no: LVBL001
Origin: Burma
Age: 19th c
Measurement (WxDxH): 10x10x25"

This lacquer offering bowl was made in an iconic shape of Burmese the silhouette of a pagoda. It was elaborated decorated with gilded floral carving and colorful glass mirror mosaics. This kind of container was used as ceremonial vessel for offering in the religious settings.