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    Gilt Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest - Ca 1900

    SKU: M983

    Circa 1900, from Burma

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    £1,450
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    Dimensions: W78 x D48 x H48 cm

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    Product Description & Specifications
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    This exceptional Burmese sadaik manuscript chest dates to around 1900, from the early colonial period following the fall of the Konbaung dynasty. Likely originally displayed on a stand, this teak chest was used to store sacred Buddhist texts and ceremonial items.

    The exterior is richly adorned in red lacquer with elaborate raised gilt decoration known as thayo—a traditional Burmese technique where a hand-applied putty made from tree sap and ash is used to build ornate low-relief designs. Once gilded, the result is a textured and luminous surface that showcases remarkable artisanal skill.

    Delicately carved floral patterns and depictions of Bodhisattvas cover the front panel in fine detail. The heavy lid boasts a deep, rich patina from over a century of use. Inside, the vibrant orange lacquered interior houses a small fitted candlebox—originally intended to store wax and wicks for devotional use.

    A stunning piece of Burmese heritage, both functional and sculptural, this chest makes an elegant and rare addition to any decorative scheme.

    • Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
    • Date: Circa 1900 (early colonial period)
    • Materials: Teak with red lacquer and gilt thayo relief
    • Dimensions: W78 x D48 x H48 cm
    • Features:
      • Traditional red lacquer finish with raised gilt thayo decoration
      • Hand-carved floral and Bodhisattva motifs
      • Fitted internal candlebox
      • Originally intended for use on a stand
      • Rich surface patina from age and use

    References:
    For further reading and similar examples, see Visions From The Golden Land – Burma & The Art Of Lacquer by R. Isaacs & T.R. Blurton, figures 99, 100, and 101.
    A similar example can also be found in the collection of The British Museum, London, United Kingdom.

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