Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood the shelf remains sturdy and

the shelf remains sturdy and functional — a testament to the durability of teak and traditional craftsmanship

Shiva and Parvati's mounts

this piece is a truly unique item with a naturally distressed cracked paint finish

This bowl is made from teak wood and is from Rajasthan

Beautiful as a statement piece or displayed as part of a collection

Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood the shelf remains sturdy andThis wonderfully decorated manuscript box on stand (sadaik in Burmese) is decorated with majestic gold paintwork and coloured glass. It is a made in the traditional Burmese style and likely from Mandalay. It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style. These chests were used in monasteries for storing religious manuscripts and scrolls from water damage and mice. They were also sometimes used in the households of wealthy