A large Burmese parabaik manuscript - Myanmar
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An original Burmese parabaik folding manuscript from the late 19th century, ca. 345 cm long and 42 cm wide when unfolded, featuring Burmese text with Pali passages including Mahāsutasoma Jātaka and Aṅgulimāla, plus drawings and tables, in good condition with provenance Veilinghuis.
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An original Burmese "parabaik" folding manuscript, ca. 1900, featuring numerous traditional drawings and diagrams executed in white pigment on black-coated paper.
The manuscript contains a text written in Burmese script, incorporating numerous Pali passages including Mahāsutasoma Jātaka and Aṅgulimāla, a protective chant traditionally connected with safe childbirth. The manuscript also includes a number of drawings and various tables.
When fully unfolded, the manuscript measures approximately 345 cm in length and 42 cm in width, making it an impressive example of a traditional Burmese folding manuscript.
The photographs show selected sections of the manuscript, primarily highlighting the illustrated pages. The manuscript contains more text than shown in the photographs.
Honest age-related wear. Structurally stable and well preserved for its age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
An original Burmese "parabaik" folding manuscript, ca. 1900, featuring numerous traditional drawings and diagrams executed in white pigment on black-coated paper.
The manuscript contains a text written in Burmese script, incorporating numerous Pali passages including Mahāsutasoma Jātaka and Aṅgulimāla, a protective chant traditionally connected with safe childbirth. The manuscript also includes a number of drawings and various tables.
When fully unfolded, the manuscript measures approximately 345 cm in length and 42 cm in width, making it an impressive example of a traditional Burmese folding manuscript.
The photographs show selected sections of the manuscript, primarily highlighting the illustrated pages. The manuscript contains more text than shown in the photographs.
Honest age-related wear. Structurally stable and well preserved for its age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Period
Late 19th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A large Burmese parabaik manuscript
Height
345 cm
Width
42 cm
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
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