Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 223: Hand-Painted Burmese Black Lacquerware Pillow Box with Elephant Motif

This auction ended on February 26, 2026.

Estimated price: £60 - £120

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £35

This hand-painted lacquerware box features a curved, concave lid and rests on four integrated, shaped feet. The exterior is decorated with traditional South Asian folk art motifs in a palette of yellow, red, and white against a black ground. A central circular medallion on the lid depicts a stylized elephant, surrounded by dense scrolling and floral patterns that extend to the side panels. The interior is finished in high-gloss black with a decorative patterned panel on the inner lid. The piece is constructed with two metal hinges.
Length: 8.25 inches
Height: 4 inches