Antique Burmese box for Manuscripts
Nr. 3097-5

Antique Burmese wooden manuscript box, Mandalay period, three-quarter view with lion feet

Burmese wooden manuscript box with gilded inlaid decoration, full front view

Antique Mandalay Burmese manuscript box, end panel with ornaments and lion feet

Burmese wooden manuscript box, long side with continuous decorative band, straight view

Mandalay period manuscript box, short front view with ornate relief and feet

Antique Burmese wooden manuscript box, angled view of the long side and feet

Burmese manuscript box with lid open, red-lacquered interior, angled front view

Antique Myanmar manuscript box with open lid and red interior, full front view

Wooden Mandalay Burmese manuscript box with lid open, three-quarter view

Antique Burmese manuscript box, side view with lid open and interior visible

Mandalay period wooden manuscript box, rear view with panel and decorative band

Burmese manuscript box with lid closed, angled top view

Antique Myanmar manuscript box, top view with lid open and red interior

Detail of gilded relief decoration and inlays on the side, with one foot visible

Detail of the lid corner with inlays and engraved border decoration

Close-up of lid rim and corner panel with glass inlays and gilding

Detail of a gilded lion foot under the manuscript box, with visible wear

Detail of gilded relief with inlays on the lid surface, showing border pattern

Macro detail of an inlaid rosette with green stones on the gilded lid

Detail of the red-lacquered interior with hinge and decorated rim

Detail of the metal latch on the inside of the lid on red-lacquered wood

Detail of the lock plate and inlaid decoration on the gilded rim, small loss visible

Close-up of gilded scrollwork with inlaid stones on the side panel

Detail of the inner corner with red lacquer and hinge point, rim decoration visible

Detail of corner decoration and a lion foot on the side of the wooden box

Close-up of a lion foot with gilding under the box, rim and inlays visible

Underside of the antique Burmese wooden manuscript box, showing wear and feet

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Antique Burmese box for Manuscripts
Nr. 3097-5

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Details:

Material : wood
29 cm high
90,5 cm wide and 37 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
19th century
With Burmese inscriptions
Originating from Burma (Myanmar)

Description

This exquisite antique Burmese box for manuscripts, crafted in the 19th century, exemplifies the rich artistry of the Mandalay style. Standing at 29 cm in height and measuring 90.5 cm wide by 37 cm deep, this wooden box is intricately gilded with 24 karat gold, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship associated with Burmese artistry.

Illuminated by vibrant colors and adorned with detailed Burmese inscriptions, the box served both functional and decorative purposes in historical contexts. Traditionally, such boxes would house Buddhist texts and manuscripts, reflecting the importance of written wisdom in Burmese culture. These artifacts were often created for use in monasteries or by affluent families wishing to preserve sacred knowledge.

The lion motifs, prominent in the design, symbolize strength and protection, highlighting the belief in safeguarding spiritual teachings. This incredible piece not only represents a functional storage solution but also embodies the cultural and artistic heritage of Myanmar, a country with a storied past intertwined with Buddhism.

As collectors and admirers of history seek to preserve these artifacts, this box serves as a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and deep spiritual significance characteristic of Burmese heritage. Ideal for those who appreciate historical artifacts, it stands as an elegant bridge connecting the past with the present.

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