{"product_id":"burmese-kammavaca-buddhist-manuscript-pali-script-gilt-lacquer-framed-36x51","title":"Burmese Kammavaca Buddhist Manuscript Pali Script Gilt Lacquer Framed 36x51","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered is a striking framed Burmese Buddhist Kammavācā manuscript, featuring Pali religious text rendered in the distinctive Burmese square\/tamarind-seed script. The manuscript consists of multiple individually mounted, decorated panels with dense dark-red\/brown Pali lettering and ornate gilded decorative borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is presented in an impressive gold-tone wood frame with a deep black mat and protective glazing. The combination of the gilded manuscript panels, traditional Burmese script, and elaborate presentation makes this an unusual piece of Southeast Asian Buddhist art and manuscript history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript is associated with the traditional Theravāda Buddhist Kammavācā format, historically used for monastic and ceremonial texts. The language is Pali, while the writing system is Burmese script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Overall framed size: 36” H × 51” W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Artwork\/manuscript presentation: approximately 24” H × 40” W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Vintage\/antique condition with visible age-related wear. The manuscript panels show surface wear, discoloration, rubbing, edge wear and areas of loss consistent with age and handling. The frame also shows scratches, finish wear and other signs of age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photographs are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse has a wood backing and hanging hardware. The piece is large and substantial and will require appropriate handling during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e——————————————————————\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE REVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Veteran-Owned Small Business (U.S. Navy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• We Welcome Questions and Offers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• We Buy Antiques, Collectibles \u0026amp; Coins — Inquire to Sell Your Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Shipping to AK, HI, and Territories may exceed listed rates. 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