Object Details
Culture
Burma
Medium
Wood, black and vermilion lacquer
Dimensions
6 1/4 × 7 1/2 inches (15.9 × 19 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Ward
Object
Number
94.042
This lacquered liquor pot is illustrated with a decorative scheme that became popular during the Man(…)
This lacquered liquor pot is illustrated with a decorative scheme that became popular during the Mandalay period (1859-85). The nan-dwin design typically features a Burmese king holding an audience with nobles and attendants. The depiction of a king holding court contains significance in Burmese culture; it symbolizes a monarch’s restoration of order after chaos and anarchy, thus representing stability and prosperity. Such images may not always represent an actual king, but rather serve as backdrops for scenes drawn from Burmese folklore and Buddhist literature.
