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Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book
Nr. 2924-1

Burmese Kammavaca manuscript boards laid out, with gilded decoration and black script
Kammavaca manuscript set from Myanmar with wooden boards and two red-lacquer covers, laid out
Burmese Kammavaca manuscript board in wood with circular gilded motifs, angled view
Wooden Kammavaca manuscript board, side close-up showing stacked layers and gilded edge
Gilded pattern detail with round medallions on a wooden Kammavaca manuscript board
Decorated Kammavaca boards with gold on red and a text board with black script, angled view
Gold-on-red ornamental board beside a text board from the Kammavaca manuscript, close-up
Close-up of black script lines on wooden Kammavaca boards with decorated ends
Detail of two Kammavaca boards with gold-on-red medallions and partial black script
Corner detail of Kammavaca boards: red-gold border above and circular motif on gilded board
Angled close-up of Kammavaca text boards with black script on red-gold ground
Detail with multiple Kammavaca boards on dark background, focus on black script lines
Vertical close-up of a gilded Kammavaca board with large round medallions and border
Detail of a red-gold Kammavaca decorative board with octagonal medallion, angled view
Partial view of Kammavaca text boards with a red-lacquer cover board at the top
Pattern of parallel Kammavaca text boards with black script, diagonal view
Kammavaca boards with text and a decorated end board; red-lacquer cover visible below
Close-up of a red-gold medallion board from the Kammavaca manuscript with red cover below
Detail of Kammavaca script lines in black on a red-gold ground, shallow focus
Angled detail of a single Kammavaca board with black script on a red-gold field
Close-up of a Kammavaca board with bold black script and fine decorative linework
Detail of a red-gold Kammavaca decorative board with octagonal medallion and corner wear
Burmese Kammavaca manuscript boards laid out, with gilded decoration and black script
Wooden Kammavaca manuscript board, side close-up showing stacked layers and gilded edge
Gold-on-red ornamental board beside a text board from the Kammavaca manuscript, close-up
Partial view of Kammavaca text boards with a red-lacquer cover board at the top
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Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book
Nr. 2924-1

€ 1.250

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Details:
  • Material: Lacquered palm leaves
  • 3 cm high
  • 55 cm wide and 9 cm deep
  • Gilded with 24 krt. gold
  • 19th century
  • A complete set : 16 pages + 2 wooden covers
  • The manuscript is written in Pali language, an old Buddhist language
  • It is in exceptional good condition !
  • Weight: 751 grams
  • Originating from Burma (Myanmar)

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Description

This Antique Burmese Manuscript, known as the Kammavaca book, is a remarkable artifact of 19th-century craftsmanship, steeped in cultural and religious significance. Crafted from lacquered palm leaves and adorned with gilded 24-karat gold, this manuscript showcases exceptional artistry and preservation, maintaining its integrity over time.

Written in Pali, an ancient language pivotal to Theravada Buddhism, the Kammavaca serves as a liturgical text, guiding ritual practices and community ceremonies. With 16 intricately inscribed pages, complemented by two wooden covers, it reflects both the spiritual and aesthetic values of Burmese Buddhist culture.

Originating from Burma (Myanmar), this manuscript is not only a testament to the region’s rich history of Buddhist scholarship but also illustrates the traditional methods of manuscript creation. The attention to detail and the use of gold leaf exemplify the dedication to preserving religious texts, a practice that has been integral to Burmese heritage for centuries.

This manuscript, measuring 55 cm in width and 9 cm in depth, exhibits the profound interconnection between art, religion, and community in Myanmar's historical narrative, encapsulating the enduring legacy of its cultural identity through the ages.

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