24th May, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
619
Tipitaka (Kammavaca)
Burmese, circa 1890
gold leaf and lacquer, complete with 16 leaves (61.5cm x 15.5cm), each lacquered in red with overall decoration in gilt, 14 leaves with lines of black/dark brown lacquer text in square script recto and verso, two leaves with text on one side only, unbound between a pair of wooden cover boards, lacquered in red and with gilt and stones inlay decoration on outer surfaces, covers and text leaves with a single hole for tying, the box/case with gold and black lacquering, box 68.5cm x 19.5cm x 13cm
Sold for £450
Estimated at £200 - £300
Tipitaka (Kammavaca)
Burmese, circa 1890
gold leaf and lacquer, complete with 16 leaves (61.5cm x 15.5cm), each lacquered in red with overall decoration in gilt, 14 leaves with lines of black/dark brown lacquer text in square script recto and verso, two leaves with text on one side only, unbound between a pair of wooden cover boards, lacquered in red and with gilt and stones inlay decoration on outer surfaces, covers and text leaves with a single hole for tying, the box/case with gold and black lacquering, box 68.5cm x 19.5cm x 13cm
Some fire damage to base- so wooden cover board of Tipitaka now does not sit easily at bottom of box, further wear, marks and losses consistent with age. Overall wear and scuffs, marks and minor losses as expected to the manuscript leaves, The colour variation is mostly consistent, very minor differences. There is fire damage mostly to one cover and the box. One cover is blackened in places, with some damage also. Was in a warehouse during a fire. The box has some bad fire damage, mostly to the back panel and base
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 24th May, 2023
