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Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers

$ 792

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: book
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Fair. Antique book condition with ink handwriting, expecting paper yellowing, minor stains and general wear on the lacquer cover as shown.
  • Region of Origin: Burma
  • Age: turn of 20th century
  • Primary Material: paper and lacquer

    Description

    A large Theravada Buddhism Scripture book from Burma circa late 19th century to early 20th century. The book opens to continuous folding pages that is accordion like. Ink scriptures in curvy Burmese language were handwritten on both sides of the pages. The papers are bind by two lacquered wood covers with elaborate design that features relief scrolls and mini mosaic mirrors inlays.
    W.
    17 in;
    H.
    3.5 in;
    D.
    7 in;