Terms and conditions of use
Betel-box
(Kun-it)
(mid 20th century)
Medium
lacquer, bamboo
Measurements
(a-d) 22.0 × 23.0 cm diameter (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John McCarthy in memory of Edwin and Margot McCarthy through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2012
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Burma
Inscription
(a) incised in yellow lacquer (in Burmese script) on side of box l.l.:
incised in yellow lacquer (in Burmese script) on side of box l.r.:
(b) incised in yellow lacquer (in Burmese script) on side of lid front u.c.:
incised in yellow lacquer (in Burmese script) on side of lid back u.c.:
(c-d) incised in yellow lacquer (in Burmese script) on base c.:
Accession Number
2012.40.a-d
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Lacquered betel box with lid and two trays (Kun-it), decorated with incised 'signs of the zodiac' pattern (yathi-yok) and 'animals of the 8 days of the week pattern (gyo shit myo), red/orange ground, yellow, black and green design.