Lot #408 - A Burmese Lacquered Prayer Book, Kammavaca, Red & Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Art | Asian | Jewels | Objets
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Sale Date:17 Nov 2019 ~ 11am (AEDT)
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Lot #:408
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Lot Description:A Burmese Lacquered Prayer Book, Kammavaca, Red & Gold Lacquer, 19th Century
the complete text with sixteen palm leaves plus covers & an additional double sheet illustrated hand written card.
L 60 cm W 15 cm -
Notes:Kammavaca were usually commissioned as works of merit to be presented to the Monk hood when a son entered the Buddhist Order as a novice or became ordained as a monk.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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