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Such sumptuous pieces were often commissioned as acts of merit by royalty or wealthy personages and given to the monkhood. Unusually this <i>hpaya khan</i> rests on its own <i>sadaik</i> (manuscript box) which has a door at the back for access to the manuscripts. The virtuoso carving of Burmese foliate designs and mythical creatures seen on this <i>hpaya khan</i> has been embellished with thayo, or moulded lacquer, encrusted with glass inlay work. A technique which grew in popularity in Burma from the middle of the 18th century and is thought to have been introduced from Thailand.","physicalDescription":"A box surmounted by a small shrine. The colours are dull green and lead colour, relieved here and there with a sober red.\r\nThe front of the box has a border of repeat tonaya (composite animal) and lotus heads. Central scene shows two pairs of fighting Bilus and two holding lotus stems. 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