Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood paint loss and surface distress

paint loss and surface distress consistent with age and use

Beautiful as a statement piece or displayed as part of a collection

this piece is a truly unique item with a naturally distressed cracked paint finish

the shelf remains sturdy and functional — a testament to the durability of teak and traditional craftsmanship

Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood paint loss and surface distressThis wonderfully decorated manuscript box on stand (sadaik in Burmese) is decorated with majestic gold paintwork and coloured glass. It is a made in the traditional Burmese style and likely from Mandalay. It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style. These chests were used in monasteries for storing religious manuscripts and scrolls from water damage and mice. They were also sometimes used in the households of wealthy