Tibetan ms. prayer books in wood carrying cases
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Title: Two illustrated Tibetan prayer book manuscripts with leaves loose between wooden boards
Place Published: Tibet
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Date Published: Undated
Description:
Author:
Title: Two illustrated Tibetan prayer book manuscripts with leaves loose between wooden boards
Place Published: Tibet
Publisher:
Date Published: Undated
Description:
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9 leaves, each with 5 lines of text on each side, and on one side a color and gilt painting of a buddha. 6.4x27.2 cm (2½x10¾"), loose between two carved wooden boards with 3 brass buddha figures on the top board, brass bosses on the bottom; on the inside surfaces of each of the boards are painted 3 gilt and color buddha figures.
10 leaves, each with 5 lines of text on each side, and on one side a color and gilt painting of a buddha. 6x15.2 cm (2½x6"), loose between two carved wooden boards with 2 brass buddha figures on the top board, brass bosses on the bottom; on the inside surfaces of each of the boards are painted 2 gilt and color buddha figures.
Charming examples of Tibetan manuscripts, undoubtedly sutras or prayer books, with carved wooden carrying cases with inset brass pieces.
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The paper appears a bit darkened, as would be expected; very good or better.
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Tibetan ms. prayer books in wood carrying cases
Estimate $300 - $500
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