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Lot 280

A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century

A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
Lot 280 Details
A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century

Watercolour and ink on paper; manuscript 9.5 x 67 x 14 cm
box 13.2 x 32.7 x 11 in — 33.5 x 83 x 28 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,024
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A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
  • A Thai Illustrated Folding Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai, Together With a Lacquer Storage Box, 19th/20th Century
Note:

This manuscript recounts the legends of the Buddhist monk Phra Malai, who traveled to the various hells. The stories are popular in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition.

Compare examples sold at Bonhams San Francisco, June 25, 2014, lot 6096; and Shapiro Auctioneers, Australia, March 22, 2015, lot 65.
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/21773/lot/6096/an-illustrated-phra-malai-manuscript-thailand-19th20th-century/
https://www.shapiro.com.au/lot/thai-buddhist-scripture-box/

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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