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Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript / Samut Khoi Drawing on Paper with Script

$ 126.71

Availability: 75 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Beige
  • Condition: Overall the Manuscript is in Average to Above Average Condition. There are two brown smudges - one on the left side middle fold and one along the center middle fold. There is also some dark discoloration around the figure on the right. In addition there is a clear correction and an X written on the 2nd line from the top. On the back script side there is a blue handwritten addition as well as a small black smudge. The item has been priced accordingly!
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This is an interesting Antique Thai Theravada Buddhist Painted Drawing (Samut Khoi / Parabaik) on heavy paper.  This folded paper drawing folds into two equal halves and shows two Guardian Figures on the margins with Thai script in the middle.  I would conservatively estimate the piece dates from the latter part of the 1800's. This Samut Khoi was purchased by my father and myself in Bangkok in the early 1980's when he owned an antique shop in Penang, Malaysia.  We both admired these drawings and actively collected them.  We were always on the lookout for good examples such as this one.  Once mounted & framed this Manuscript would be a lovely addition to the interior decor of any home.  Please note the detailed item Condition Description referenced above.
    Drawing Dimensions: 11 inches wide and 26 1/4 inches long.  Weight: 3 ounces
    Returns accepted if not completely satisfied.
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    Provenance: Collection of Don Christensen, Penang, Malaysia