Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird collectible sign but would also I think

but would also I think just be great additions to a collection of interesting brushes

7" long x 1 7/8" in diameter

and the painting

as it was believed that wearing bright colors both brought favors from the gods and warded away evil spirits

— dates to sometime between 1900-1920

Burmese Yun-De Incised Lacquer Box with Hintha Bird collectible sign but would also I thinkThis is a lovely small Burmese lacquer box decorated with yun de incised decoration, painstakingly executed by hand, one color at a time. The lid features what I believe is Hintha, also known as Hansa a mythological aquatic bird representing passage. I'd guess this piece dates to the mid 20th century. This box is in excellent shape inside and out, with a dark red lacquer interior. The box measures 4 1 4" across x 2 5 8" tall.