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Burmese Manuscript

Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover this antique Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, an extraordinary 19th-century artifact
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
$2,394
H 1.78 in W 22.25 in D 5.32 in
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

19th Century, Mandalay, a Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript 'Kammavaca'
19th Century, Mandalay, a Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript 'Kammavaca'
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in W 23.47 in D 5.91 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

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
$6,000
H 15.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest. A rectangular wooden hinged lid box painted red with
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Late 20th Century Burmese Other Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest
Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest
$400
H 5.75 in W 27 in D 5.625 in
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

19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
$1,515
H 0.5 in W 5.5 in D 22 in
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript, Consisting of 2 lacquered wood end covers and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

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
$399
H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 2.56 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 Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
$2,500 Sale Price
79% Off
H 86 in W 67 in D 49 in
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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Teak

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

Antique Burmese Kammavaca Script in Lacquer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional 19th-century Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, composed of 14 lacquered palm-leaf-style
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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Rare Kamawa-sa Burmese Manuscript, 16 Plates
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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Late 20th Century Burmese Tibetan Tribal Art

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Wood

Rare Kamawa-sa Burmese Manuscript, 16 Plates
Rare Kamawa-sa Burmese Manuscript, 16 Plates
H 5.52 in W 23.63 in D 0.12 in
Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Monastery Manuscript Trunk
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Early 20th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Pine

Manuscript Trunk
Manuscript Trunk
H 27 in W 32 in D 22 in
Manuscript Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monastery Manuscript Trunk from Burma. For more photos, contact dealer.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Scholar's Objects

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Pine

Manuscript Trunk
H 27 in W 32 in D 22 in
Monastery Manuscript Trunk w/ Gold Carved Panelling
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Burmese Buddhist Monastery trunk used for manuscript storage.Carved gold detailing on
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Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Burmese Manuscript Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous manuscript chest is from Burma and is made from gilt wood and beautiful glass inlay.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

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Giltwood

Burmese Manuscript Chest
Burmese Manuscript Chest
H 25.5 in W 42.5 in D 26 in
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 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

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 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

Burmese Manuscript Chest with Red Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive manuscript chest is from Burma and made from teakwood, red cinnabar lacquer, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Gold Leaf

Teak Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf Manuscript Chest
Located in Tulsa, OK
19th century teak Burmese manuscript chest. Made from teak and lacquered red with gold leaf
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Shwe Zawa Painted Panel, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic gilt painted panel was originally the front of a 19th-century Burmese manuscript
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Burmese Shwe Zawa Painted Panel, C. 1850
Burmese Shwe Zawa Painted Panel, C. 1850
H 31.5 in W 43.25 in D 0.75 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
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 1.260 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
H 6.26 in W 17.01 in D 1.78 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 2.299 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
H 6.74 in W 16.23 in D 2.52 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 2.294 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
H 6.46 in W 19.49 in D 2.37 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 2.369 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
H 6.82 in W 18.31 in D 2.17 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 2.375 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
H 7.01 in W 19.41 in D 2.13 in
A Pair of Antique Burmese Kammavaca Manuscripts
Located in Chicago, IL
These Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript books are from Burma c. 1900's. The book outlines the formal
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Early 20th Century Burmese Scholar's Objects

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Gold Leaf

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
: 1.532 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

A Burmese Carved and Gilt Buddhist Manuscript Chest (Sadaik)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Burmese temple chest, known as a sadaik, made of heavy teak, with carved and molded
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Teak

Fabulous Collection of 19th Century Framed Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous collection of 19th century Buddhist manuscripts artistically displayed within custom
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript, Consisting of 2 lacquered wood end covers and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript, Consisting of 2 lacquered wood end covers and
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
H 5.52 in W 19.89 in D 2.45 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

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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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Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf

Two Panels from a Buddhist Sadaik Manuscript Chest, Burma, Circa 1790-1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two panels from a Buddhist sadaik manuscript chest. Teak coated with black thitsi lacquer onto
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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Burmese Lacquerware Box
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Burmese lacquerware manuscript box. A concave toped box also referred to as a
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20th Century Burmese Lacquer

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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Burmese Lacquerware Box
Burmese Lacquerware Box
H 9 in W 20 in D 9 in
Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
manuscripts. Removable top lid (no hinges)
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Manuscript Trunk
Manuscript Trunk
H 20.5 in W 41 in D 24 in
Manuscript box
Located in New York, NY
A pagoda chest used to store prayer books, with maroon hues, lacquer, gold leaf and glass detailing on front panel.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Trunks and Luggage

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Teak, Lacquer, Glass

Manuscript box
Manuscript box
H 23.5 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
Monks Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
manuscript, Burma c1850.
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Gold Leaf

Monks Chest
Monks Chest
H 27 in W 35 in D 17 in
Burmese Buddhist Gilt and Lacquer Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Burmese Buddhist gilt and lacquer sutra manuscript done in the 19th century in Burma
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Scholar's Objects

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Giltwood, Wood

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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.