Asian Art I - 17 Nov 2010

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A Burmese Kammavaca manuscript

£600 - £1,000

A Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, c. 1880-1930. Containing sixteen leaves between two lacquered wood covers, all decorated with gold on a red ground, the inside of the outer leaves carrying an inscription, some wear and damages, 63.5cm. Cf. Isaacs and Burton, Burma and the Art of Lacquer, pl.10 and pl.172 for similar examples.

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