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Title: 19th century ILLUMINATED BUDDHIST MANIUSCRIPT THAILAND antique - MONK Phra Malai

Description: [BUDDHIST MANIUSCRIPT - THAILAND]
A collection of legends of Phra Malai.
A folded book (samut khoi) in leporello form on paper.
93 double-sided leaves written in Khom Thai script, Thailand, 19th century.
With 16 illustrations in gouache, each flanking the text on two connected pages.
A total of 93 double-sided leaves.
Leaf size 5.5 by 26
Cardboard cover with blind embossing (signs of wear, some damage).
The illustrations, at the beginning and at intervals throughout the book, depict mythological figures and scenes from the legends, including the underworld, heaven, and the lotus gift, etc.
Signs of wear and age, some moisture damage and occasional repairs, some illustrations slightly rubbed, but overall still in good condition
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The legend of Phra Malai is a cornerstone of popular Theravada Buddhist tradition in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. It recounts the tales of a compassionate monk-saint who used his advanced meditation skills and extraordinary merit to travel between the human realm, the heavens, and the underworld

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19th century ILLUMINATED BUDDHIST MANIUSCRIPT THAILAND antique - MONK Phra Malai

Name: 19th century ILLUMINATED BUDDHIST MANIUSCRIPT THAILAND antique - MONK Phra Malai
SKU: 234946439
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock