This is a classic example of a traditional Burmese (Myanmar) lacquered wooden rice storage container, often called a “yun-lun” or simply a Burmese lacquerware rice box/bin (in Burmese: “shwe zawa” or similar terms for lacquered items, though the exact name varies).

Previously I had misidentified this as Chinese.  However after consulting with an expert we are now confident of it's origins due to the following.

 • Shape and construction: The tall, slightly bulging cylindrical/barrel shape with a separate lid and metal ring handles (one visible on the side) is extremely typical of 19th–early 20th century Burmese household rice containers. These were everyday objects in Burmese homes but made with the famous yun lacquer technique (layers of lacquer mixed with ash or clay, hand-coiled over a wood or bamboo core, then painted and polished).

 • Decoration style:

 ◦ Dark reddish-brown/black lacquer background.

 ◦ Black line drawings with some remaining gold/yellow highlighting.

 ◦ Motifs of chrysanthemums (very clear in the close-ups), birds, butterflies, and cloud-like cartouches. These are all extremely common in Burmese lacquerware, especially from the Mandalay and Bagan regions. Chrysanthemums and birds are recurring themes in Burmese decorative arts.

 • Condition and wear pattern: The lacquer is heavily worn and flaking in places (especially the yellow/gold areas), which is normal for genuine old Burmese pieces that were actually used for decades to store rice. The inside shows concentric rings typical of the coiled lacquer-over-wood construction, and the bottom interior has that characteristic worn lacquer look.

 • Why not Chinese? Chinese wooden rice containers are usually either plain, very brightly painted, or porcelain/ceramic. When they are lacquered wood, the style is usually more formal (dragons, landscapes, calligraphy) and the lacquer is often cinabar red or black with inlaid mother-of-pearl — not this earthy, folksy floral style.

 • Why not Thai? Traditional Thai rice storage is almost always woven bamboo baskets (kratip or huad) with ornate peaked lids, or large ceramic jars. Lacquered wooden barrels like this are not a typical Thai form.

Age-wise: The heavy wear and the style suggest late 19th to mid-20th century — probably 80–150 years old. If it were a modern tourist reproduction, the lacquer would be thicker, shinier, and the painting much crisper.

Value: In this worn but authentic condition, similar pieces usually sell in the $150–$600 range depending on size and remaining decoration (yours is a nice big one). Really pristine examples can go higher, but collectors also love the honest patina of used ones.

So yes — you’ve got a genuine antique Burmese lacquerware rice container! Beautiful piece of Southeast Asian folk art.