A Pair of Antique Burmese Kammavaca Manuscripts
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A Pair of Antique Burmese Kammavaca Manuscripts
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Gold Leaf
- Place of Origin:Myanmar
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 24M11003AB1stDibs: LU886443271942
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