19th Century Burmese Hand-Painted Teak Village Table, 1890s

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19th century Burmese painted teak village table circa 1890.

Rare table from Myanmar (formerly Burma). This table was from a … Read more 19th century Burmese painted teak village table circa 1890.

Rare table from Myanmar (formerly Burma).  This table was from a village where the elders would gather round to discuss local issues.  Hand-painted on the side, which roughly translates as 'heron water pot  sheng khu tashi - cooperative association.'

The teak top, which traces of the original paint, opens out with the leaves pull out bars to make an 8-foot-long table, and with a 22 1/4" knee height, provides adequate space to function as a dining table, either in the kitchen or entertainment room.

The base has retained its paint better, which forms a perfect back drop for the elegant burmese hand painted text.   Originally, this text has evidence of being on both sides, but has been rubbed off on the reverse.  standing on 4 substantial, round straight legs.

Expected surface marks, minor non structurally comprising age splits, fading, and losses to paint work.

Length with leaves down: 75 3/4" See less