early life and career hsaya sein, also known as hsaya sayan, was a burmese artist born in yangon, myanmar in 1896. he was a prominent figure in the burmese art scene and was known for his lacquerware creations. artistic style and notable works one of his most famous works is small chest, with vessantara story, which he created in 1900. this piece showcases his mastery of lacquerware art, a traditional burmese technique that involves ap…