Vintage Burmese Lacquerware 5-Tier Food Basket – Temple Offering Box with Finial

Bring a piece of Southeast Asian tradition into your home with this vintage Burmese lacquerware food carrier — a beautifully handcrafted ceremonial basket featuring 5 stackable tiers topped with a cup-shaped finial lid. Originally used in Buddhist temple offerings in Burma (Myanmar) and Northern Thailand, these elegant containers — called hsun-ok or pa-si — carried food, betel nut, or incense during religious rituals. Crafted from lightweight wood, finished in rich black lacquer with terracotta accents, and detailed with a vivid orange lacquer interior, this basket is both a cultural artifact and a stunning decorative centerpiece. Details: Origin: Burma / Myanmar Material: Lightweight wood or bamboo with hand-painted lacquer Tiers: 5 stackable compartments Top: Cup-shaped finial (ritual or incense use) Exterior: Black lacquer with warm terracotta accents Interior: Vivid orange lacquer Condition: Good vintage condition with minor age-related wear (authentic patina) Estimated Age: Mid to late 20th century Size: Approx. 17" H x 9" W Perfect For: Buddhist altars or home shrines Boho, tribal, or ethnic home decor Collectors of Southeast Asian art Unique wedding or housewarming gift This is a vintage item.