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VTG Antique Palm Leaf Thai Manuscript Book w Art Figures Burma Myanmar 2 of 2

$ 31.67

Availability: 55 in stock
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Wood, Palm Leaf Paper
  • Region of Origin: Burma

    Description

    Up for auction is this vintage / antique palm leaf manuscript book with Thai writing and beautiful original drawings / art on each of the seven (7) panels.
    I believe these may have come from Thailand or perhaps Burma / Myanmar in Southeast Asia.
    Incredible detail and all done by hand. These are religious / Buddhist manuscripts and they have wonderful art and mythical gods and figures and foliage on each panel perhaps depicting what is written on the other side.
    They have ancient Chinese coins attached to the string on each end to allow it to wrap around it when closed and keep the panels from coming off.
    When it is fully open, it measures about 6.6” inches wide and 9.5” inches long. Each palm leaf panel measures about 6.4” inches long and 2.4” inches wide.
    I have TWO palm leaf books and then some loose palm leaf panels.
    This is part of many Asian collectibles, art, silks, porcelains, and other fine objects and Asian antiques being offered from a longtime collector of Asian art. We will be listing many fantastic pieces and Chinese treasures, many at NO RESERVE, so please do view my other listings and check back regularly so you do not miss out!
    This would make a fantastic display piece, fine addition to a collection, or a great gift!
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