Thai Buddhist Handwritten Manuscript, 45 feet long with twenty-eight individual miniature paintings.
Early 19th Century Thailand, Siam Buddhist Manuscript Prayer Book
Finely painted 28 miniature paintings with depictions of various animals ,figures and deities
Dimension: Each of the 28 miniature paintings measure: 10.6" x 7.6". The manuscript when closed measures: 27" lg. x 5.6" wd x 3.4" hgt. When unfolded, the entire manuscript book measures over 45' long.
There are 94 leaves of handwritten text on both sides. Paintings span two leaves each, at the side with text in center
Manuscript in Cambodian script.
On mulberry paper in concertina format
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Manuscript is contained in a double sided folding book or Samut Khoi, on heavy buff paper
Date: * 19th century, but might be earlier
Condition: Overall condition good, appropriate for age. Paintings are intact and rather stunning. There is some water staining primarily within the text area (view photos), worming noticed primarily on the cover and on margins; accordion format is tight with exception of one separation. In general it's rather exquisite!!!! Feel free to ask questions or request additional photographs.
Provenance: Private Estate

Overall condition is appropriate for age. There is some water staining primarily within the text area (view photos), worming noticed primarily on the cover and margins; accordion format is tight with exception to one separation; In general its rather exquisite!