1244 Antique Thai Manuscript Phra Malai naga Antique shawl with soft colored

Antique shawl with soft colored embroidery

3 kilograms or 5

Has an inscription

Note also the unique formation of the motifs

Leather and ornate Tibetan silver

1244 Antique Thai Manuscript Phra Malai naga Antique shawl with soft coloredAntique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai with Illuminated Paintings This Thai illuminated manuscript contains the Phra Malai Scripture. Folded accordion style as a samut khoi folding book and has a goatskin cover. Several illuminated illustrations present These texts were used in monasteries for religious rites and as teaching materials. 48 double pages. Covers on both sides. 12 double pages (that face each other) have beautifully done paintings