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Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest
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Vintage Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript Chest. A rectangular wooden hinged lid box painted red with gold leaf shwe zawa gold leaf decorations of foliate scrolls on the sides and lid. The lid further decorated on center with images of monks and a Buddha with begging bowls, an outstretched Sumedha and a teaching Buddha with disciples.
Condition: minor wood imperfections otherwise fine condtion.
Measuring: 27 inches x 5.625 inches x 5.75 inches high (685x220x146mm)
Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. (3228grams)
Late 20th century.
Provenance: Private collection, Los Angeles.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 5.625 in (14.29 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: minor wood imperfections otherwise fine condtion.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: TM-CK000021stDibs: LU1778243738192
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