{"product_id":"antique-burmese-bamboo-lacquer-round-tray","title":"Antique Burmese Bamboo Lacquer Round Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eLayers of lacquer build a deep oxblood red across the face of this broad, shallow tray, rising to a low rolled rim over a dark black-brown exterior. This antique Burmese bamboo lacquer tray has a gently crackled center panel and the soft sheen that comes from years of handling. Lacquerware is one of Burma's oldest crafts, with artisans building up coat after coat of lacquer over a bamboo base to make trays and bowls that carried food and offerings for temple and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 17 inches across and 2.5 inches high, it works as a tray on an ottoman or coffee table, a catchall on a console or a serving piece for the bar. Hung or leaned on a wall, the round of rich red also acts as a quiet piece of wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma (Myanmar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo, lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" diameter x 2.5\"(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red with black-brown exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Fine surface crackling, rim wear and light scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This antique Burmese bamboo lacquer tray dates to the early 20th century. It is a round tray in deep red and black lacquer, 17 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches high, with a low rolled rim. It works as a tray for an ottoman or coffee table, a console catchall or a wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is Burmese lacquerware?\u003cbr\u003eA: Burmese lacquerware is a craft centered in Bagan, Myanmar, where artisans coat a woven bamboo or wood base with many layers of lacquer, drying and polishing each layer. The result is a strong, glossy, water-resistant surface used for trays, bowls and offering vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How do you style a large round tray on a coffee table or ottoman?\u003cbr\u003eA: Set it on the table or ottoman as a base for candles, books and a small vase so the pieces read as one grouping. A deep red lacquer tray adds a strong color accent in a neutral room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68103564820717,"sku":"IMG_0314","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_0314_95419f7d-7ea9-46d4-bf0f-98dc0ee6ec3e.jpg?v=1793302059","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-burmese-bamboo-lacquer-round-tray","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}