Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Decorative Stone Perfect to hang on a

Perfect to hang on a wall or for a low traffic room

This particular rug is from around the 1940s and has been very well cared for

This wonderfully decorative tiger panel is painted on an older door from Northern India

They were made for scholars and wealthy homeowners

Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Decorative Stone Perfect to hang on aThis magnificent Burmese manuscript chest is called a sadaik and is made from 6 solid teak timbers. Burmese forest teak wood is some of the best quality. The chest is red lacquered with gilt relief work called thayo. Thayo is a putty created from sap mixed with ash. This chest dates to the Konbaung Dynasty (1752 1885) and depicts figures in five cartouches. The scenes look to depict the life of the Buddha with the central panel depicting Buddha riding