Complete Burmese Gilt-Lacquer Palm-Leaf Manuscript (Kammav?ca), 18 Leaves Including Two Covers
Late 18th–19th Century, a complete Buddhist palm-leaf manuscript (Kammav?ca) comprising sixteen text leaves and two covers, each richly decorated in gilt and red lacquer. The front and back covers elaborately incised with scrolling foliate and geometric designs within multiple borders, the central panel gilded. The text leaves inscribed in black lacquer with Pali verses in Burmese script, bordered by fine gilt and red incised ornamentation. Each leaf pierced with a central hole for string binding.Such manuscripts were traditionally commissioned as religious offerings by royal or monastic patrons, used during ordination ceremonies or temple rituals. The delicate gilt and lacquer technique (shwe zawa) represents the refined craftsmanship of the late Konbaung period (18th–19th century). Provenance: Private Midwestern collection.Dimensions?Each: 5 inches x 23 inches.
Condition
Minor wear, surface rubbing and small losses to gilding consistent with age; overall very well preserved with rich color and intact script.
Late 18th–19th Century, a complete Buddhist palm-leaf manuscript (Kammav?ca) comprising sixteen text leaves and two covers, each richly decorated in gilt and red lacquer. The front and back covers elaborately incised with scrolling foliate and geometric designs within multiple borders, the central panel gilded. The text leaves inscribed in black lacquer with Pali verses in Burmese script, bordered by fine gilt and red incised ornamentation. Each leaf pierced with a central hole for string binding.Such manuscripts were traditionally commissioned as religious offerings by royal or monastic patrons, used during ordination ceremonies or temple rituals. The delicate gilt and lacquer technique (shwe zawa) represents the refined craftsmanship of the late Konbaung period (18th–19th century). Provenance: Private Midwestern collection.Dimensions?Each: 5 inches x 23 inches.
Condition
Minor wear, surface rubbing and small losses to gilding consistent with age; overall very well preserved with rich color and intact script.
