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Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe

$ 792

Availability: 74 in stock
  • Color: Red
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Condition: Minor Surface abrasions with minor losses, otherwise fine condition
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: Burma
  • Type: Carving

    Description

    Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
    The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while standing on a lotus pedestal. A high relief carving of teak with a two tone red lacquer finish and gold leaf highlights.
    Minor Surface abrasions with minor losses, otherwise fine condition.
    55.75 x 13 x 3.5 inches (141.5 x 33 x 9 cm).
    37 lbs. (16783 grams)
    Late 19th Century.
    Provenance:
    A Bay Area Estate, California.