{"title":"Antique Buddhist Manuscripts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Buddhist Sutra Manuscript\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/Monks_Sutras-s.jpg?v=1637838142\" width=\"819\" height=\"533\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Manuscripts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePhotos of monks chanting in monasteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-myanmar-buddhist-painting-scroll","title":"789 Antique Myanmar Painting - Scroll with Parables","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA most elaborate Burmese Buddhist scroll depicting legends from the life of Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtravagantly detailed and well planned color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top \u0026amp; bottom panels have covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are paintings and text on the front while the back is filled with text alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e140cm x 42 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition - with some wear and tear present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704909251,"sku":"789","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/789-Antique-Myanmar-Painting---Scroll-with-Parables-WOVENSOULS-1687368051281.jpg?v=1695608797"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-music-sutra-manuscript","title":"292 SOLD Rare Antique Tibetan Buddhist Music Sutra Manuscript - World Heritage Art!","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Set of 6 Buddhist Sutra Folios with unique Musical Notation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of handwritten panels contains Buddhist sutras or chants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the text is a language of visual musical notation now believed to be extinct. Skillfully handwritten using a brush to create thick and thin strokes at different points in the script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely rendered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny inscriptions on the edges written perpendicular to the main text may be the signature of the writer or a reference to the content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36cm x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18th century or Earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Tibet or Mongolia \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLosses to edges, minor staining and damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888058243,"sku":"292","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/292-Rare-Antique-Tibetan-Buddhist-Music-Sutra-Manuscript---World-Heritage-Art_-WOVENSOULS-1687374927593.jpg?v=1695612535"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-buddhist-art","title":"799 Complete Antique Tibetan Buddhist Manuscript - on the Devotional Art of Wax Butter Sculptures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eComplete Manuscript Set with 5 folios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText \u0026amp; drawings on both sides of each folio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of the thesis: Designs for Yak Butter Wax Devotional Sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a dozen Wax Butter Sculpture designs have been illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Buddhist devotional artworks are created by monks in Buddhist Monasteries over the year and offered to Budha at Losar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the very early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge related wear present - some edge wear and some smudging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 17cm x 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rare - one of a kind - never to be found again. Perfect for a Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.org\/2011\/03\/05\/butter-wax-art-sikkim-lamas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA note on this art  seen in Sikkim may be found here on The Art Blog by wovensouls \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888112003,"sku":"799","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/799-complete-antique-tibetan-buddhist-manuscript-on-the-devotional-art-of-wax-butter-sculptures-3.jpg?v=1698546469"},{"product_id":"antique-astrology-scroll-manuscript","title":"1053 SOLD Antique Astrology Scroll Sanskrit Manuscript - Janam Patri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSOLD to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long scroll is a Janam Patri or Horoscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a practice among Hindu families to create an astrological chart for every new born baby that is based on the positions of the planets, sun, moon and stars at the time and location of the child's birth. The aim of such a chart is to foretell the future of the child, the stumbling blocks she might face and the areas in which success will be achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were once a critical tool for fixing marriages - as it was important that the charts of the two individuals were harmonious. Conflicting horoscopes could be deal breakers  in arranging the marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is consulted over the years as the child grows up and important decisions are taken for his lifepath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanam Patris usually show 2-3 calculation charts and since the mid 1900s, most are arranged in the form of notebook bindings about a quarter or half the size of an A4 paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew are in the long scroll format and none as long as this one. The scroll has been created by gluing together single sheets of handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther few are painted and this is among the rare ones that have been done so elaborately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting includes the gods presiding over each of the 9 planets (in the vedas all 9 were mentioned), Vishnu and Ganesh. Further, Buddhist symbols have also been painted in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script is Devnagari and the language is probably Sanskrit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length robably for a Hindu royal \/ noble family baby from Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated Vikram Samvat 1868\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5 x 200 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome damage over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely amazing piece of culture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore images available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Astrology Scroll Sanskrit Manuscript - Janam Patri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; 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background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888131395,"sku":"1053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1053-antique-astrology-scroll-sanskrit-manuscript-janam-patri.jpg?v=1633065016"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-astrological-manuscript-scroll","title":"1051 SOLD Antique Tibetan Astrological Manuscript Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long scroll (nearly 25 feet) is a vertical astrological scroll with animals, symbols, crafted charts, deities and illustrations describing astrological practices such as magic, divination, horoscopes, and numerology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly-mid 20th Century. 4 x 297 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor damage and losses all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Astrological Manuscript Scroll  \u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px \/ 20px 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background: #bd081c 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px no-repeat; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px \/ 20px 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background: #bd081c 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px no-repeat; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px \/ 20px 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background: #bd081c 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px no-repeat; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px \/ 20px 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; background: #bd081c 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px no-repeat; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132291,"sku":"1051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1051-antique-tibetan-astrological-manuscript-scroll.jpg?v=1633065089"},{"product_id":"antique-mongolian-manuscript-astrological-thesis","title":"1090 SOLD Antique Handwritten Mongolian Manuscript - Astrological Thesis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell preserved Antique Paper Manuscript from Mongolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain Wood Covers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot contains a total 143 leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 80 of these pages contain detailed charts and more than 6 have star-shaped diagrams. It appears to be an astrological thesis with great attention to detailed calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe error-free scripting and neat handwriting strokes suggest that it was created by a very experienced master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor edge wear. 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These 3 folios in particular deal with designs of Chortens or Stupas (Buddhist\u003cspan\u003e shrines, typically a senior Lama or saint's tomb or a monument to the Buddha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 3 pages, 2 have diagrams and text on both sides and one has these on only 1 side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a 4th page that has no artistic or financial value but is of interest as it appears to be a learning attempt of a student monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas frayed edges and other signs of decades of usage related wear \u0026amp; tear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30 x 7.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40864714126,"sku":"1115","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1115-antique-tibetan-manuscript-on-buddhist-architectural-design-of-chorten-stupas.jpg?v=1721316176"},{"product_id":"antique-handwritten-mongolian-astrological-computation-manuscript-with-devices","title":"9016 SOLD Antique Handwritten Tibetan Astrological Computation Manuscript with Devices","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell preserved Antique Paper Manuscript from Mongolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 double sided pages plus the 3-disc device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript is accompanied by\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) a circular diagram drawn one half on each of two folios, which together make a circle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) set of 3 manipulative devices in the form of 3 circular discs of decreasing sizes that are to be place on top of the circle and fixed at the centre. These discs are free to rotate. The uppermost disc has a bow and arrow drawn upon it. This acts as a pointer in the calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable work from the point of view of the mathematics involved, the cultural aspect as well as the art. 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Handwriting in black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive illustrations in red and black, including a man drawing a bow, a hanged man, and three deities and mythological figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tables in red and black, isolated, or attached to figure drawings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisitely scripted by an artistic hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion along the inner margins (one cover virtually detached); stained and soiled from use. edgewear present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am unable to read the text but was told that the date mentioned corresponds to Julian date of 1874.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.8 cm x 13.3 cm (15.3 in x 5.2 in).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE MASTERPIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41568749966,"sku":"1126","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1126-fabulous-antique-myanmar-buddhist-manuscript.jpg?v=1721316387"},{"product_id":"antique-phra-malai-thai-buddhist-manuscript","title":"1127 Antique Phra Malai Thai Buddhist Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Phra Malai Thai Buddhist Scroll Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition (that is a rare feature)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolding book manuscript with 16-paired illustrations; ink and color on khoi paper; W. 5 ½” x L. 25 ¾” H.,  3 ½” (closed);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai-language text in Khom script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt came to me as an early 19th century manuscript, having most probably moved to a Western collection in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully preserved and rarely ever opened this piece has escaped the ravages of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhoi is a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history. Khoi is extremely durable, doesn't tear or ignite easily, doesn't yellow and is resistant to ants, weevils, termites and other paper-nibbling bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is water-staining on left side; affects script but not illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of 19th-century illuminated Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41810341518,"sku":"1127","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1127-antique-phra-malai-thai-buddhist-scroll-manuscript-3.jpg?v=1746860299"},{"product_id":"antique-burmese-manuscript-kammavaca","title":"1114 SOLD Antique Burmese Manuscript Kammavaca - Early 1800s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Ancient Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript on Palm Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 palm leaf pages (28 sides front and back), plus the two wood covers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden covers, pages lacquered and gilded. Pali Script – Tamarind lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe covers and leaves have two holes in them in which small bamboo sticks are usually inserted in order to hold the leaves together. The Pali text is written in black resinous lacquer in ornate Burmese characters known as “tamarind-seed” script, also referred to as “square” script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilding worn in places. The pages have suffered from the passing of time and some edges or corners crumbled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that there are 5 lines of lacquered script on each page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the character of the border present between any two lines of text. Unlike floral curvilinear patterns, what we see here is a neatly hatched border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth these features are distinct characteristic of manuscripts produced in the second half of the 18th century - early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is therefore estimated to be from the that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55cm x 8.90cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41917164814,"sku":"1114","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1114-sold-antique-burmese-manuscript-kammavaca-early-1800s.jpg?v=1633073287"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-burmese-manuscript-kammavaca-1700s","title":"1128 SOLD Antique Silver Burmese Manuscript Kammavaca - 1700s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRESERVED FOR ARB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Silver Ancient Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnate wood covers decorated with in red, green \u0026amp; silver sparkles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick lacquered text on gilded base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome folios from the eighteenth century are recognizable by their distinctive slightly tarnished silvery sheen. This was acquired by adding a small amount of gold to silver, a piece of which was pounded repeatedly in a leather pouch to produce \u003cem\u003emogyo \u003c\/em\u003eleaf or “sky string”, said to resemble the color or lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilding worn in places. The pages have suffered from the passing of time and some edges or corners crumbled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE SILVER found in this set is extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s \/ early 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is not perfect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42464895758,"sku":"1128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1128-antique-silver-burmese-manuscript-kammavaca-1700s.jpg?v=1633073481"},{"product_id":"antique-illuminated-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai","title":"1045 Antique Illuminated Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Illuminated Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai with Paintings - 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thai illuminated manuscript  Phra Malai has 11 double-pages with paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf these, two double-pages have golden paint on black ground - which is very unusual and rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts were used in monasteries for religious rites and as teaching materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first two pages are written in gold leaf overlay over a black background. The illustrations are faded in many places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautiful calligraphy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoiled from age and usage. Condition as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 double pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page is 25 x 5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete closed stack is about 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscripts of this age are rarely seen outside museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Condition not perfect. Damaged by water. Paintings \u0026amp; text are a bit water-washed. Black cover present on only one side - therefore may be incomplete. Some pages are blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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They are believed to have healing and protective power and to bring good luck to the owner. Their power could be enhanced by being folded and worn on the shoulder of a monk under robes. Creating them was time intensive as each section is worked on days considered to be auspicious. A complete piece could take several months to finish. First, the Buddha image was painted at the center along with the circles around the piece. Other figures are added on auspicious dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most remarkable feature of this is the endless-knot matrix seen at the centre\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eof the Mandala instead of an image of Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tears, staining, discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 x 35 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces such as this one will be very hard \/ impossible to find again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43268006350,"sku":"1044","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1044-rare-unusual-antique-myanmar-mandala-spirit-cloth-painting-astrological-calendar.jpg?v=1721316285"},{"product_id":"myanmar-folk-manuscript","title":"1037 SOLD Vintage Myanmar Buddhist Folk Manuscript with Paintings","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eComplete Buddhist Folk Tale Manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAccordion fold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEach page is 7\" x 4 \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e8 doublesided pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e20 small and 8 large illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eBlack covers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCirca 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44204082446,"sku":"1037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1037-sold-vintage-myanmar-buddhist-folk-manuscript-with-paintings.jpg?v=1633075726"},{"product_id":"antique-mongolian-sutra-manuscript","title":"1107 SOLD Antique Mongolian Sutra Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMongolian ANTIQUE Buddhist sutra Manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the 19th century or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEach page size is 34.5cm - 11cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eTotal 214 pages,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCOMPLETE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44208689550,"sku":"1107","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1107-antique-mongolian-sutra-manuscript.jpg?v=1633076145"},{"product_id":"antique-hindu-manuscript-covers","title":"1138 Antique Hindu Manuscript Wood Covers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePair of Antique Painted Wood Covers for Hindu Manuscript with Deities \u0026amp; Gods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCovers for a Nepalese sutra manuscript illustrated with deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Indian influence on the painting style is visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the inside with figures of 6 deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the outside with a lattice that is all but worn out totally - leaving just enough to allow us to imagine the past beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand carved borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly saturated colors seen in the paintings of the deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icons suggest that the origin is Hindu \/ Buddhist and may be from  Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e10.03 inch. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44208750798,"sku":"1138","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1138_Antique_Hindu_Buddhist_Painted_Wood_Manuscript_Covers_35.jpg?v=1751424690"},{"product_id":"1162-antique-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf","title":"1162 SOLD Vintage Burmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf","description":"\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\n\n***\n \u003cp\u003eAn essential medium in Burmese Buddhism the Parabaik is an accordian folded book containing stories that are narrated through words and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Prabaik tells the story of Buddha on his way to the Bodhi tree where he attained enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParabaik manuscripts, common to Burma are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaf Parabaiks are not commonly found. They were intended as permanent works. Black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of the highly illustrated sumptuously colored palm leaf manuscripts that have elaborate covers and encrusted with decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, consists of 2 wooden covers hand-painted 8 double sided palm leaf panels .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bound together with thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features hand drawn illustrations of the Buddha life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side features tightly scripted Burmese Pali text in its rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size Closed: 15.5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm \u003cbr\u003eSize Open: 15.5cm  x 49cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be a well preserved piece from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaf Parabaiks are not common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples of Parabaiks may be seen in the archives of the British Library and the Princeton University Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note from the Cornell University Library:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Parabaik manuscripts, common to Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. White parabaiks are written in black ink on an uncolored surface; black parabaiks are written with a limestone or chalk pencil on a black surface Parabaiks are usually accordion-folded books, often lacking covers. The white parabaiks are sometimes richly illustrated in sumptuous colors and were obviously intended as permanent works. The black parabaiks were not intended to be permanent, as the writing may be easily erased. Research has found that black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of palm leaf manuscripts or white parabaiks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e Some parabaiks have elaborate covers made from laminated paper, often encrusted with colored glass and precious stones\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Estimated t be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eVintage Burmese Parabaik Manuscript \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":84290240536,"sku":"1162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1162-sold-vintage-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf.jpg?v=1633076320"},{"product_id":"1163-antique-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf","title":"1163 SOLD Antique Burmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf","description":"\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\n\n***\n \u003ch2\u003eBurmese Parabaik Manuscript on Palm Leaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential medium in Burmese Buddhism the Parabaik is an accordian folded book containing stories that are narrated through words and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Prabaik tells the story of Buddha on his way to the Bodhi tree where he attained enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParabaik manuscripts, common to Burma are constructed from crude, strong paper made of bamboo, bark, straw, or leaf fiber, sometimes referred to as sa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaf Parabaiks are not commonly found. They were intended as permanent works. Black parabaiks were sometimes used to produce early drafts of the highly illustrated sumptuously colored palm leaf manuscripts that have elaborate covers and encrusted with decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, consists of 2 wooden covers hand-painted 8 double sided palm leaf panels .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bound together with thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features hand drawn illustrations of the Buddha life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side features tightly scripted Burmese Pali text in its rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size Closed: 15.5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm \u003cbr\u003e Size Open: 15.5cm  x 49cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be a well preserved piece from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples of Parabaiks may be seen in the archives of the British Library and the Princeton University Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":84292730904,"sku":"1163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1163-antique-burmese-parabaik-manuscript-on-palm-leaf.jpg?v=1633076362"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-astrological-calendar-sidpaho","title":"1099 SOLD Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Painting","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Sidpaho Painting - MASTERPIECE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAmazing 17th Century Old Antique Tibetan Buddhism Thangka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAs both an instructional tool and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who see, display or possess it. The Sidpaho painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e53 x 64 cm the painting \/ partly block printed. Several hand-written sutras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the 17th \/ 18th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eGround Mineral Pigment on Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSome photos have been taken with higher exposure to allow the detail to be seen. In reality the painting is darkened from extended exposure to the vapors of yak-butter lamps that permeate tibetan monasteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition is commensurate with age. Wrinkles \u0026amp; losses are visible in in the photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEXTREMELY RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e Now framed. But will be shipped unframed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":238954053656,"sku":"1099","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1099ANCIENTBUDDHISTTIBETANTHANGKASIDPAHOASTROLOGICALCALENDAR11A.jpg?v=1695654206"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-astrological-calendar-thangka","title":"1228 SOLD Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Thangka - MASTERPIECE - SOLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing 18th century Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar called \"Sidpaho\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the charts with calculation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Sidpaho painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAs both an instructional tool and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who see, display or possess it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e12 x 9 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMineral Pigment on Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1569340096536,"sku":"1228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1228-antique-tibetan-astrological-calendar-thangka-masterpiece-sold.jpg?v=1633077830"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-sutra-manuscript-unknown-script-on-wood","title":"1135 SOLD - Antique Tibetan Wood Manuscript Sutra - Unknown Script","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eBuddhist Manuscript consisting of a set of ten wooden sutra folios and two painted wooden covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mantras have been etched or carved into the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden base of the folios has uneven colors and a few marks of wear and tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script is under study and has not been identified yet. It has been suggested that the script could be Zhang Zhung - the old Bon language that was used in Tibet in the ancient times - but this suggestion has yet to be studied and confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some white substrate in some etched letters in a few folios.There is mild edge wear on a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two painted covers have a red base and a floral motif painted over that. One of covers has suffered heat burns probably from a lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEach of the sutra folios is about 15.5 inches long and 4 inches wide and the covers are slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[the cloth tie seen in the photos is no longer available]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903460155416,"sku":"1135","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1135-antique-tibetan-wood-manuscript-sutra-unknown-script.jpg?v=1633078219"},{"product_id":"pair-antique-tibetan-thangka-painted-wooden-sutra-cover","title":"1136 SOLD Pair Antique Tibetan Painted Wooden Sutra Cover - SOLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003ePair 19 Century Thangka Painted Wooden Sutra Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe inner face has thangka like paintings and script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe superbly rendered calligraphy is illuminated with gold paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCloth cover to protect and shield the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eWood shows signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e16 x 5.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903483191320,"sku":"1136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1136-pair-antique-tibetan-painted-wooden-sutra-cover-sold.jpg?v=1633078284"},{"product_id":"antique-thai-manuscript-phra-malai","title":"1244 Antique Thai Manuscript Phra Malai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai with Illuminated Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thai illuminated manuscript contains the Phra Malai Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded accordion-style as a samut khoi folding book and has a goatskin cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral illuminated illustrations present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts were used in monasteries for religious rites and as teaching materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 double-pages. Covers on both sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 double-pages (that face each other) have beautifully done paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Soiling and water stains from age and usage. Condition as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscripts of this age are rarely seen outside museums and monasteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eDimensions: 26.5 L x 6 W x 3 inches D (when closed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition commensurate with age and use, leather cover worn with losses, paintings well done with good color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eComplete Book. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e Estimated to be from the early 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903554625560,"sku":"1244","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1244-antique-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai-with-illuminated-paintings-5.jpg?v=1633078336"},{"product_id":"1134-antique-tibetan-thangka-painted-wooden-sutra-cover","title":"1134 SOLD Antique Tibetan Thangka Painted Wooden Sutra Cover","description":"\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e19th Century Thangka Painted Wooden Sutra Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe inner face has thangka like paintings and script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe superbly rendered calligraphy is illuminated with gold paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eWood shows signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e15 X 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2378511745048,"sku":"1134","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1134-antique-tibetan-thangka-painted-wooden-sutra-cover.jpg?v=1633079729"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai","title":"1219 Antique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai with Illuminated Paintings - Saturated Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thai illuminated manuscript contains the Phra Malai Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded accordion-style as a samut khoi folding book and has a goatskin cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral illuminated illustrations present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts were used in monasteries for religious rites and as teaching materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome soiling, damage and water stains from age and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscripts of this age are rarely seen outside museums and monasteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition commensurate with age and use, leather cover worn with losses. Please ask for more photos if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eBack cover is missing - otherwise the book is complete. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e Estimated to be from late 1700s - 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e65cm x 12.5cm x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2378531536920,"sku":"1219","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1219ANTIQUETHAIPHRAMALAIMANUSCRIPTWITHPAINTINGS07.jpg?v=1762103304"},{"product_id":"1293-antique-tibetan-handwritten-manuscript-wood-covers-with-silver-fastener","title":"1293 SOLD Antique Tibetan Handwritten Manuscript in Gold on Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Handwritten Manuscript \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Buddhist Manuscript hand written in rare gold ink on black glazed paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of wear present on some pages more than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 double-sided pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first page is thicker than others and appears to be two pages pasted together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early - mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12191365201995,"sku":"1293","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1293-antique-tibetan-handwritten-manuscript-in-gold-on-black.jpg?v=1633084786"},{"product_id":"1278-ancient-antique-tibetan-manuscript","title":"1278 Ancient Antique Tibetan Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAncient Antique Tibetan Manuscript leaves with Paintings of Deities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e6 Pages of a Tibetan painted manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e5 paintings of various deities on each page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMarvelous saturated colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eApprox size 28x 12 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEdges damaged and some paint loss,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from pre-1700s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMore photos on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12192888127563,"sku":"1278","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1278-ancient-tibetan-manuscript-leaves-with-paintings-of-deities-14.jpg?v=1745189838"},{"product_id":"antique-wood-manuscript-sutra-cover","title":"1238 Antique Wood  Manuscript Sutra Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Wood  Buddhist Manuscript Sutra Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer face is carved and the inner face is painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as 'book ends' for loose leaf manuscripts which are then wrapped up and secured in cloth covers for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas lived  a hearty life serving the purpose for which it was made, signs of usage present. Paint chipped in several spots. Some over-staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" x 3.2 \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12206705639499,"sku":"1238","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/IMG_6465.jpg?v=1751419678"},{"product_id":"1139-antique-tibetan-buddhist-manuscript-covers","title":"1139 SOLD Antique Tibetan Buddhist Manuscript with Covers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Buddhist Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eLarge set of Buddhist Sutra with Wood Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eOne of the two hand chiselled wood covers has 3 miniature thangka paintings on paper fixed onto them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAbout 75 pages of sutras on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMostly black ink but some important words have been written in red ink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eA variation in handwriting styles is seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSome hand made thick paper used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e14 x 3 1\/2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe wood covers are 16 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSome damage to the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12206844411979,"sku":"1139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1139-Antique-Tibetan-Buddhist-Manuscript-with-Covers.jpg?v=1695695947"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-ancient-himalayan-art-hindu","title":"1363 Antique Hindu Manuscript Pancarakasa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript with Illuminated Paintings of Deities Pancarakasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eA set of 24 double-sided folios of a Pancaraksa manuscript with illuminated paintings of protective deities on 6 of the folios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Pancaraksa is a collection of five Buddhist sutras that explain the powers of the deities and recite the deeds they accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe opening page of each sutra in the complete Pancaraksa manuscript has a miniature in the centre depicting the relevant female deity invoked for protection [Rakasa = Protection]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThis set consists of 24 folios from a manuscript all made of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e thick hardy multi-layered handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"book-title\" class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe script is an older form of Sanskrit called Pracalit and has been written in an extraordinarily-artistic hand unlike many such manuscripts that are scripted in novice handwriting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe miniatures paintings have gold highlights and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003ehave been affixed onto the folios in the boxed spaces left blank during the inscription. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe most remarkable feature of this set is the gold speckling seen all over the folios [See photos]. This feature is rare and has not been noted in any other manuscripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 25cm  x   8cm \/ 9.8 in x  3.15 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14059830018123,"sku":"1363","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1363-ancient-nepal-manuscript-leaves-with-illuminated-paintings-of-deities-pancarakasa.jpg?v=1721316426"},{"product_id":"paintings-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts","title":"1562 SOLD Paintings from Antique Thai Phra Malai manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLot of 3 Paintings from Antique Thai Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Malai is a large Buddhist manuscript that has text \u0026amp; paintings about the teachings of Buddha. The manuscript is large and there are at least 10-12 pairs of paintings in the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings have been acquired from the collector who salvaged them from several deteriorated manuscripts from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the pairs are from the left and right sections of the same page of the manuscript. Others may not be matched perfectly but are still very similar and could be presented separately, each in a single frame. Sizes vary marginally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Khoi - a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of ancient Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be framed together as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee similar framed pieces that have moved to other homes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-a-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-c-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003ePaintings from antique Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30017807679563,"sku":"1562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1562-lot-of-3-paintings-from-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts-8.jpg?v=1725358633"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-buddhist-painting-scroll","title":"1493 SOLD - Antique Japanese Buddhist Pure Land Painting Scroll - Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAn elaborate pair of Japanese Pure Land scrolls\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtravagantly detailed and well planned color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charts are complex and need further research\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed syllable depictions of the Womb World (Taizokai Mandara) and companion Diamond World (Kongokai Mandara).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeneath are the 8 Patriachs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e150 x 50.5 cm each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaints on paper with silk borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstimated to be late 19th\/early20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition - with some wear and repairs present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32805710397515,"sku":"1493","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1493-antique-japanese-buddhist-pure-land-painting-scroll-pair.jpg?v=1721316313"},{"product_id":"antique-buddhist-tibetan-manuscript-phurba","title":"1542 SOLD Antique Buddhist Tibetan Manuscript - Phurba","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell preserved unusual Antique Waxed Paper Manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScripting inside a Phurba motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably used as an amulet to confer protection blessings upon the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne long page folded previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain features have been colored in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 x 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge and fold wear present. Repairs on the back to contain the damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wax paper is translucent and (at the time of writing) has the scent of monastery incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Tibetan Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39245808697419,"sku":"1542","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1542-antique-buddhist-tibetan-manuscript-phurba.jpg?v=1633104434"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-thangka-art-tibetan-mandala","title":"1545 SOLD Print of Antique Himalayan Thangka Art - Tibetan Mandala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eGiclee Print on archival quality art paper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe subject of the art is a fabulous antique circa 1300s Thangka of a twenty-three Deity Nairatmya Mandala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe original artwork, if ever available would be priced in the range of US$50000 - $80000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e56 x 66cm (22 x 26 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254267920459,"sku":"1545","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1545Print-AntiqueHimalayanArtBuddhistThangkaMandala09.jpg?v=1633105029"},{"product_id":"print-tibetan-himalayan-thangka","title":"1546 Print of Antique Himalayan Art Thangka Green Tara","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eGiclee Print of an Antique Tibetan Thangka on archival quality paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe subject is the Green Tara and the original Thangka is circa 1200s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eIf the original artwork were ever available this would be priced at over US$50000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e 56 x 66cm (22 x 26 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254268510283,"sku":"1546","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1546Print-AntiqueHimalayanArtBuddhistThangkaGreenTara12.jpg?v=1725358653"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-scroll","title":"1499 An Important Ancient Hindu Manuscript Scroll with Paintings devoted to Devi Puja","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eImportant Nepalese manuscript devoted to Devi Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e78 sides. 10 full page illustrations, one double page illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in red and black ink, charts and diagrams, traces of ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript : Prachalit Lipi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: Newari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page is 26.5 cm x 9.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eNote the character of the paintings especially the formation of the icons and the palette. The saturation of the colors is remarkable and very appealing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eFurther, the fact that this is a complete manuscript elevates its cultural \u0026amp; historic value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Acquired from a reputed art dealer in London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254830547019,"sku":"1499","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1499-an-important-ancient-nepal-hindu-manuscript-scroll-with-paintings-devoted-to-devi-puja.jpg?v=1633105038"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-scroll-1","title":"1500 Antique Hindu Manuscript Scroll with Paintings - Protective Mantras fro Children","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript Scroll with Paintings \u0026amp; Protective Mantras fro Children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepalese manuscript dealing with protective spells for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText \u0026amp; paintings on thick handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the seven panels on one side of the manuscript has been divided into two sections - one a picture on one side and some text with charts on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subjects of the paintings are from mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back we see two panels completely painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen open, the size is 75 cm x 26 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe most attractive feature of this set are the vibrant colors and the importance of the text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a reputed art dealer in London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript Scroll \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254889398347,"sku":"1500","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1500-ancient-nepal-manuscript-scroll-with-paintings-protective-mantras-fro-children.jpg?v=1721316451"},{"product_id":"paintings-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts-2","title":"1566 SOLD Three Paintings with from Antique Thai Phra Malai manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLot of 3 Paintings with important monk scenes from antique Thai Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Malai is a large Buddhist manuscript that has text \u0026amp; paintings about the teachings of Buddha. The manuscript is large and there are at least 10-12 pairs of paintings in the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings have been acquired from the collector who salvaged them from several deteriorated manuscripts from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the pairs are from the left and right sections of the same page of the manuscript. Others may not be matched perfectly but are still very similar and could be presented separately, each in a single frame. Sizes vary marginally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Khoi - a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of ancient Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be framed together as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee similar framed pieces that have moved to other homes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-a-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-c-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is 28 x 22.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003ePaintings with Important Monk Scenes from Antique Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307002773579,"sku":"1566","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1566-lot-of-3-paintings-with-important-monk-scenes-from-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts.jpg?v=1633107634"},{"product_id":"paintings-from-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts","title":"1564 SOLD LOT of 4 Paintings from Antique Phra Malai Manuscripts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot of 4 Paintings from antique Thai Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Malai is a large Buddhist manuscript that has text \u0026amp; paintings about the teachings of Buddha. The manuscript is large and there are at least 10-12 pairs of paintings in the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings have been acquired from the collector who salvaged them from several deteriorated manuscripts from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the pairs are from the left and right sections of the same page of the manuscript. Others may not be matched perfectly but are still very similar and could be presented separately, each in a single frame. Sizes vary marginally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Khoi - a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of ancient Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be framed together as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee similar framed pieces that have moved to other homes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-a-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-c-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003ePaintings from Antique Phra Malai Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307527618635,"sku":"1564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1564-lot-of-4-paintings-from-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts.jpg?v=1633107682"},{"product_id":"paintings-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts-1","title":"1565 SOLD Four Paintings from Antique Thai Phra Malai manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLot of 4 Paintings from antique Thai Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Malai is a large Buddhist manuscript that has text \u0026amp; paintings about the teachings of Buddha. The manuscript is large and there are at least 10-12 pairs of paintings in the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings have been acquired from the collector who salvaged them from several deteriorated manuscripts from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the pairs are from the left and right sections of the same page of the manuscript. Others may not be matched perfectly but are still very similar and could be presented separately, each in a single frame. Sizes vary marginally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Khoi - a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of ancient Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be framed together as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee similar framed pieces that have moved to other homes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-a-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/1226-c-antique-thai-painting-from-phra-malai-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003ePaintings from Antique Phra Malai Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307535450187,"sku":"1565","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1565-lot-of-4-paintings-from-antique-phra-malai-manuscripts-2.jpg?v=1746860432"},{"product_id":"antique-nepal-hindu-manuscript-scroll","title":"1560 Antique Hindu Manuscript Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eImportant manuscript devoted to Devi Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete. Text on front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 12 paintings depicting goddesses, snakes and other deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in red and black ink, charts and diagrams, traces of ritual use. Some blank pages with spaces for text to be filled in later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript : Prachalit Lipi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: Newari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 inches x 9.5 inches \/ 182cm x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eNote the character of the paintings especially the formation of the icons and the palette. The saturation of the colors is remarkable and very appealing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eFurther, the fact that this is a complete manuscript elevates its cultural \u0026amp; historic value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript Scroll W Paintings \/ Nag Devi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39364035838027,"sku":"1560","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1560AntiqueHinduNepalManuscriptScroll115.jpg?v=1716650825"},{"product_id":"antique-phra-malai-manuscripts","title":"1563 SOLD Paintings from Antique Thai Phra Malai manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLot of 10 Paintings from antique Thai Phra Malai Manuscripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Malai is a large Buddhist manuscript that has text \u0026amp; paintings about the teachings of Buddha. The manuscript is large and there are at least 10-12 pairs of paintings in the manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings have been acquired from the collector who salvaged them from several deteriorated manuscripts from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the pairs are from the left and right sections of the same page of the manuscript. Others may not be matched perfectly but are still very similar and could be presented separately, each in a single frame. Sizes vary marginally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on Khoi - a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of ancient Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be framed and hung together as an ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003ePaintings from Antique Phra Malai Manuscripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381031813195,"sku":"1563","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1563-A-AntiqueAsianArtThaiPhraMalaiManuscriptPaintings01.jpg?v=1721316332"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-thangka-art-tibetan-mandala-1","title":"1585 SOLD Print of Antique Himalayan Thangka Art - Tibetan Mandala","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRecent Giclee Print on archival quality art paper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe subject of the Thangka (fromt he 1400s) is the Buddhist deity Hevajra appearing in his three-headed and four armed form\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe original artwork, if ever available would be priced in the range of US$50000 - $80000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e48 x 61cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39599758475339,"sku":"1606","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1606AntiqueSilverTibetanBuddhistSutraCover06.jpg?v=1695572711"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-bon-wood-sutra-cover","title":"1646 Large Antique Tibetan Gilt \u0026 Carved Wood Sutra Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely crafted Large Antique Tibetan Bon Gilt \u0026amp; Carved Wood Sutra Cover\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborately carved on the front - shows five Tathagatha deities seated \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back has simple carving and is also painted in various scripts and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the carving on the sides of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with old wear, some nicks and dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.5 in x 9.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription of the auction house that sold it to me: circa 16th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Am not an expert and so I'm repeating their words]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e Other notable examples:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynmuseum.org\/opencollection\/objects\/156892\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrooklyn Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-5776053\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRarely available online in a 'Buy Now' format\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39702889267275,"sku":"1646","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1646AntiqueTibetanHimalayanArtWoodCarvedSutraCoverwithDeities05.jpg?v=1695575613"},{"product_id":"9020-antique-tibetan-manuscript-black-paper","title":"9020 Antique Tibetan Manuscript - Black Paper Golden text","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Manuscript \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcripted Buddhist sutras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot contains 7 black sheets with text in gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 of these have text on both sides, one has text on a single side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas frayed edges and other signs of decades of usage related wear \u0026amp; tear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 22cm x 7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s or before\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script is Tibetan - the manuscript could be from Tibet or Mongolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c none no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47439466889506,"sku":"9020","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/9029AntiqueBlackGoldTibetanManuscriptSutra04.jpg?v=1705973671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/collections\/BORDER_LOGO_maroon_874009b9-85f6-4bdd-8edc-67d77f1869bb.jpg?v=1736003029","url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/antique-buddhist-manuscripts\/review_rare-design.oembed","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}