Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers

A Korean Bandaji (drop front storage chest) from Hwanghae Do province (nowadays in North Korea) circa 19th century. Documented Bandaji from this northern province is very rare making...

An antique Korean wood Bandaji cabinet from Yecheon area in Gyeongsang Do (southern part of Korean Peninsular) circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. This particular Bandaji features a partial drop-down front door and extended top plank with upturned end. The relatively plain hardware indicates that its origin was likely from the Northern part of the Gyeongsang Do. The construction suggests that the use of the piece might be to store books or manuscript, known as Ch'aek Bandaji. The cabinet was made from stained pine wood and fitted with black iron hardware. It is supported on carved curvy legs...

An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground. This set is accompanied by the original pair of gold leaf and red lacquer pictorial cover boards. Kammavaca are volumes consisting of extracts from the Theravadin Vinaya, that relates to the traditional ceremonies of monks. Together with a manuscript chest...

This antique wooden Burmese temple is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship from Burma (Myanmar). Made from wood and gilded with 24 krt. gold, it measures 67.5 cm high, 44...