Thai lacquer scripture or manuscript box
Possibly early Rattanakosin Period (18th c. or later), black lacquered and gilt wood, recessed side panels with Lai rot nam seated Buddha decoration, red lacquered interior, 12.75"h x 32.25"w x 11"d
Condition: Good/fair, gilding and paint loss and wear, some edge losses and chips, wood cracks, minor wax residue to one side, shows age
Provenance: The Collection of Alvaro Martinez-Fonts
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Possibly early Rattanakosin Period (18th c. or later), black lacquered and gilt wood, recessed side panels with Lai rot nam seated Buddha decoration, red lacquered interior, 12.75"h x 32.25"w x 11"d
Condition: Good/fair, gilding and paint loss and wear, some edge losses and chips, wood cracks, minor wax residue to one side, shows age
Provenance: The Collection of Alvaro Martinez-Fonts