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Burmese Manuscript

19th Century, Mandalay, a Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript 'Kammavaca'
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
with 24 krt. gold and also partly silver plated Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
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H 1.38 in W 21.26 in D 4.73 in
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
wide Each page is gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
Antique Burmese Manuscript, Kammavaca Book from Burma
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H 1.97 in W 20.67 in D 4.53 in
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese manuscript chests are with an undecorated lid. The decoration usually depicts scenes from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing an Exquisite and Rare Gilded Buddhist Manuscript This remarkable piece presents a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Weight: 1.864 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt gold. Originating from Burma. 19th Century. Many pages, made of
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 2.56 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 1.458 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century Many pages, made of Palm
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
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H 6.11 in W 17.92 in D 1.7 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Weight: 1.998 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Originating from Burma. 19th Century. Many pages, made
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 5.87 in W 17.72 in D 2.37 in
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Burmese carved and gold leafed teakwood stand and cover for a kammavaca manuscript, late
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

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Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript Storage Box Burma 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript storage box Burma 19th century. This wooden box is entirely covered
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Decorative Boxes

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Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali
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Antique 1890s Scholar's Objects

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Paper

19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Buddhist Manuscript Chest - Trunk. Antique Burmese Sadaik Chest of the Mandalay
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Antique 1890s Thai Trunks and Luggage

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Teak

19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
19th century Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Originating from a temple in Burma, probably used for the preservation of Buddhist manuscripts, this wooden
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Rare Kamawa-sa Burmese manuscript, 16 plates (Size: 60 x 14cm). Internal pages in palm leaf
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19th Century, Mandalay, A Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript 'KAMMAVACA'
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of rare and complete Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold
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Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century A complete set : 16 pages + 2 wooden covers The
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Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
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Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
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Burmese Manuscript For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Burmese manuscript you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Burmese manuscript for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a Burmese manuscript — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Burmese manuscript is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Chinese Export, Other and Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Burmese Manuscript?

A Burmese manuscript can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,100, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.