{"product_id":"rare-19th-century-burmese-single-rider-howdah-carved-lacquered-elephant-seat","title":"Rare 19th-Century Burmese \"Single-Rider\" Howdah - Carved Lacquered Elephant Seat","description":"\u003cp class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-block: 12px 16px; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eThis is an exceptional \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003elate 19th-century Burmese howdah chair\u003c\/span\u003e in lacquered teak, originally used as an elevated seat for transporting nobility on the back of an elephant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-block: 12px 16px; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eWhile many howdahs were wide benches for multiple passengers, this is a \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003erare single-rider example\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring a more intimate seat dimension (\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e21\" x 13.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e) that suggests it was commissioned for a specific individual of high status or ceremonial role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-block: 12px 16px; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe design showcases exquisite \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epierced spindle galleries\u003c\/span\u003e, intricately \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ecarved floral and foliate panels\u003c\/span\u003e, and a characteristic shaped base with \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003egently curving support rails\u003c\/span\u003e. The original \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eblack lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e finish remains largely intact, revealing beautiful \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eareas of red ground\u003c\/span\u003e underneath—a hallmark of authentic period Burmese lacquerware. This natural age wear gives the surface incredible depth, character, and undeniable authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-block: 12px 16px; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModern Interior Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-serialized-params=\"[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePresented today as a unique decorative piece, its compact proportions (\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e30\" L x 17\" H\u003c\/span\u003e) make it far more versatile than standard oversized howdahs. It functions perfectly as an \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eexotic statement piece\u003c\/span\u003e at the end of a bed, an occasional table or a conversation-starting hall bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-block: 12px 16px; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chronos Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61156909875530,"sku":"EB-397634633394","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3157\/1274\/files\/57_ff4585e1-a639-4a6e-9254-29b66b00c48c.jpg?v=1771683733","url":"https:\/\/thechronosvault.co.uk\/products\/rare-19th-century-burmese-single-rider-howdah-carved-lacquered-elephant-seat","provider":"The Chronos Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}