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Lacquered Mangr Wood Decorative Box, "Golden Day Out"

Product ID: 77112

Walking through a forest of golden foliage, a family of elephants enjoys a day of leisure. This scene of tradition is inspired by the mural paintings... more

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Walking through a forest of golden foliage, a family of elephants enjoys a day of leisure. This scene of tradition is inspired by the mural paintings of central Thailand. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from mango wood and coats it with several layers of lacquer, which she prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks.

Sompamitre executes the moving scene with a traditional gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern). First the patterns are engraved free-hand with a sharp-pointed tool, and then the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. The black background is covered with a yellow gummy paint, which comes from a tree resin that has been placed in water for a day. After that, a thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaf is placed over it. The piece is then left to dry for approximately 20 hours. Finally, the whole lacquerware is thoroughly rinsed in water rinsing out impurities or unattached gold leaf. The result is a piece of rich artistry, where shimmering gold engraved designs contrast against a high-gloss black background.

  • 0.37 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • 6 cm H x 18 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 2.4" H x 7" W x 3.9" D

  • Mango wood
  • Clean with a soft, dry cloth
  • Do not use abrasives
  • Made in Thailand
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Thailandicon info
  • Product ID: 77112
Nantana Sompamitre
Nantana Sompamitre

Thailand

Lacquered wood boxes and home decor

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nicole

From kalamazoo michigan usa

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Jun 21, 2016

Lacquer magic”

I never tire of this special box on my dresser, such a wonderful print.

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Thomas

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Dec 07, 2024

What a delight!”

When my friend saw this, her face lit up with delight! It s a wonderful piece that is beautifully crafted.

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Lesley

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Sep 25, 2024

Pretty”

The bpx is well made and a nice addition to my collection. Only wish the green wasmore prominent like the photo shows. The green is a bit subdued.

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