{"title":"Antique Narrative Paintings","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAntique Narrative Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis gallery includes only paintings that narrate a tale, of either a family or a community.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illuminated-paintings-from-akbars-din-i-ilahi-manuscript","title":"297 SOLD Two folios with Illuminated paintings from Akbar's  \"Religion of God\" Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo folios with Illuminated paintings from a manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paintings clearly tell a story and depict important scenes of the narrative of a Jain subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe script is Urdu and mentions the \u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDin\u003c\/b\u003e-\u003cb\u003ei Ilahi\u003c\/b\u003e or religion of God which was a synthetic religion propounded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582 AD and the elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism with an intention to reconcile the differences that divided his subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne topic in one of the folios is the punishment to be meted out to criminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos taken at angles to show the illuminated highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome staining. Edge wear and deterioration along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndia\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":28704883971,"sku":"297","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/297-SOLD-Two-folios-with-Illuminated-paintings-from-Akbar-s---Religion-of-God--Manuscript-WOVENSOULS-1685284323.jpg?v=1685284344"},{"product_id":"antique-painting-bali-ramayan","title":"410 SOLD - Antique Balinese Ramayan Painting - Sita Burning Scene","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting from Bali, a Hindu island in Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject is a scene from the epic Ramayan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts the powerful scene of \"Burning of Sita\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on cotton. Not glazed \/ lacquered as is seen in later paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge wear and minor damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e160 x 130cm\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":28704895363,"sku":"410","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/410-SOLD---Antique-Balinese-Ramayan-Painting---Sita-Burning-Scene-WOVENSOULS-1685526389.jpg?v=1685526391"},{"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. 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The style is characteristic of the Kamasan artists in the early 1900s in Balinese villages like Ubud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003epigment on European cotton cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas am old backing cloth (not very well done but it has strengthened the original cloth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS: \u003cbr\u003e128 x 168 cm\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. 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As I cannot read the language, I cannot confirm this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is accompanied by skillful drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photos have been taken with flash to allow for clear readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis however makes the manuscript look brighter and yellow than it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article about the art process is available on the blog wovensouls.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 19cm x 4cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMBER OF FOLIO PAGES: 28 double sided folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOT FOR SALE\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":28704917443,"sku":"557","price":99999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/557-Mansucript-Palm-Leaf-Orissa---Laxmi-Purana-WOVENSOULS-1687370077667.jpg?v=1695610078"},{"product_id":"antique-pabuji-rajasthan-textile-painting-indian-art","title":"135 Antique Pabuji ki Phad Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eComplete Antique Pabuji ki Phad Narrative Painting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3fq78\" data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003ePhads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-1-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e are narrative paintings that are used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopa' families who devote their lives to spreading the story of Pabuji, a renowned king. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003eBhopas who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods and this particular Phad narrates the tale of Pabuji. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for its artisitic value.This is one such Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors used are all natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 1940s-1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 15.3 feet x 5 feet - COMPLETE (rarely found complete)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[178 inches long without the additional cloth panels at the end \/ 60 inches tall]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Not perfect. The edge on its left side is worn out as is normal for all authentic Phads. The bottom edge has frayed and is in poor condition. The back is soiled and has stains (more photos on request). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This work of art represents a whole cultural facet of the people of Rajasthan and is at the centre of a vanishing tradition. After the current generation of Bhopas - who are now in their 60s, this tradition will not exist anymore. Once that happens, the art will follow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of fading, worn out parts, stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\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":29888038403,"sku":"135","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/135-Complete-Antique-Pabuji-ki-Phad-Painting-WOVENSOULS-1687373763996.jpg?v=1752721868"},{"product_id":"antique-phad-painting","title":"SOLD 136 Rare Complete Phad Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Phad by Shri Jadau Chand Shrilal\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":29888038531,"sku":"136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-136-Rare-Complete-Phad-Painting-WOVENSOULS-1687373800242.jpg?v=1687373801"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-daoist-scroll-painting","title":"289 Antique Yao Daoist Ritual Scroll Painting from Vietnam","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Yao Daoist Ritual Scroll Painting from Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ritual painting from the Lantien Yao community of Yunnan Southern China and represents ancestors. Text is seen in a few places but the script is an old unrecognisable one. Highly saturated colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 48cm x 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile with damage to edges. Fold wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 19th century or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : \"Peoples of the Golden Triangle\" by Paul \u0026amp; Elaine Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow framed\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  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":29888058051,"sku":"289","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/289-Antique-Yao-Daoist-Ritual-Scroll-Painting-from-Vietnam-WOVENSOULS-1687374867988.jpg?v=1695612499"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-paintings","title":"291 SOLD Pair of Antique Yao ceremonial Painting Scrolls","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely well rendered pair of paintings depicting male and female ancestors is used at celebrations and rituals to represent ancestors who protect and bless the clan. The faces depicted have unique features that are different from other Yao paintings.This set from the Kin Mun Yao of Northern Vietnam and is of significant age. Microscopic examination of the paper reveals an unfamiliar fabric like structure. Inscriptions are seen in a few places but the script is an old unrecognisable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 81cm x 41 cm each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Damaged at the top, fold wear, edge wear \u0026amp;amp; patched in a few places on the back to prevent deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : \"Peoples of the Golden Triangle\" by Paul \u0026amp; Elaine Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre 1800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real paintings are duller than the photos that were taken in warm lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch old pieces are rarely available as most have been destroyed through usage.\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":29888058115,"sku":"291","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/291-SOLD-Pair-of-Antique-Yao-ceremonial-Painting-Scrolls-WOVENSOULS-1687374896796.jpg?v=1687374897"},{"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":"vintage-bengal-pattua-painting","title":"296 SOLD Vintage Bengal Pattua Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattua Painting from Bengal - a visual aid used by singers to narrate folk tales \u0026amp; legends as they went from home to home to narrate the legend to educate \u0026amp; entertain the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular pata is about the Snake Goddess - a popular figure as snake bites were common in rural Bengal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely long scroll of hand painted papers stitched together with several scenes from the legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about the usage of such scrolls in this blog note \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.org\/2016\/08\/18\/pattua-singing-from-bengal\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some damage from usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s - 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e507cm x 38cm (not including the upper cloth panel)\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  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\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":29888058755,"sku":"296","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/296-SOLD-Vintage-Bengal-Pattua-Painting-Scroll-WOVENSOULS-1687374993306.jpg?v=1687374994"},{"product_id":"antique-batik-tulis-painting-wayang","title":"429 Javanese Batik Painting - Wayang Beber Art by Ning Istiariningsih","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Vintage Javanese Painting \"Wayang Beber\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby master-artist. Ning Istiariningsih (b. 1954, Kediri, East java)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s-1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\nDepicts a local cultural legend. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely well rendered with pleasing colors and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine cotton (or similar fibre) base.\u003cbr\u003e\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=\"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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The photos are all taken with flash to allow for clear viewing of the etching\/drawings making the manuscript look brighter than it actually is. The original color is browner and darker. Hanuman is the monkey God king who attached himself to Lord Rama and helped him to win the battle against Ravana. This text is the story of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown. However conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to receive an image of the display for comparison, or high resolution images to enable informed evaluation of age \u0026amp; quality, please write in to Wovensouls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article about the art process is available in our library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease write in if you wish to read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash has been used to enhance the clarity of the miniature texts. This has also resulted in brighter colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual color is seen in the last photo featuring the entire group of manuscripts that comprise 5 separate lots in this auction catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 15cm x 4cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMBER OF FOLIO PAGES: 28 double sided folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Indian Sanskrit Manuscript Palm Leaf - Hanuman Purana\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. 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It looks like there may have been another page with the pictures but it is long gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-1\/2\" x 7\" x 3\/4\" thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 133 handwritten pages of text and 3 full color painted panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly illuminated and illustrated manuscripts can be found in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Guy, \u003cem\u003ePalm-leaf and paper: illustrated manuscripts of India and Southeast Asia \u003c\/em\u003e(Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria,1982) pp. 37-38;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManuscripts from the Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent. Catalogue 17 \u003c\/em\u003e(London: Sam Fogg Rare Books, 1996), pp. 47-48;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB. N. 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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":29888084931,"sku":"567","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/567-SOLD-Antique-Indian-Sanskrit-Illustrated-Manuscript-with-Kashmir-style-Paintings-WOVENSOULS-1687378238212.jpg?v=1687378241"},{"product_id":"jain-jaina-sutra-painting-lokpurush","title":"601 SOLD Antique Lok Nar \/ Lok Purush Illustrated Folio from Jain Sutra Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle illustrated folio from the Jain Sangrani Sutra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicting Loknar or Loka Purush - the Jain symbol of the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 x 4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome staining and light soiling, but generally in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\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\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":29888089155,"sku":"601","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/601-SOLD-Antique-Lok-Nar---Lok-Purush-Illustrated-Folio-from-Jain-Sutra-Manuscript-WOVENSOULS-1687378553501.png?v=1687378555"},{"product_id":"antique-pabuji-ki-phad-one-large-section-indian-folk-painting-art-rajasthan","title":"656 SOLD Old  Pabuji Ki Phad - One Large Section - Indian Folk Painting Art Rajasthan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePABUJI KI PHAD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan of unknown age. Used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods. Phads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations. This Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. When Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artisitic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors. The Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42\" X 56\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the early 1900s \/ late 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad. REFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\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":29888095683,"sku":"656","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/656-old-pabuji-ki-phad-one-large-section-indian-folk-painting-art-rajasthan.jpg?v=1633055607"},{"product_id":"vintage-pabuji-ki-phad-narrative-painting-rajasthan","title":"657 Complete Old Phad Narrative Painting [LARGE] \/ Rajasthan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Vintage complete Phad featuring RAMDEVJI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely found complete - From the 1940s-1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan of unknown age. Used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad is of the legendary king Ramdevji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[This is not a Phad of King Pabuji - but of another King]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of a legendary king and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. When Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artistic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors. The Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarer than Pabuji ki Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e162 x 52 inches approximately - not including the additional cloth bands on both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1940s - 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\nLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER REFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\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":29888095875,"sku":"657","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/657-complete-old-phad-mural-painting-from-rajasthan-2.jpg?v=1725358186"},{"product_id":"antique-jain-invitation-painting-scroll-manuscript","title":"658 Antique Jain Invitation Scroll - Rare Manuscript Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Jain Invitation Scroll - Rare Manuscript Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an old Jain Patrika, painted scroll - a ceremonial scroll invitation letter, sent to religious heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare scroll has been painstakingly hand painted by local artists under directions of the Sangha for a Jain saint, inviting him to stay and conduct the four months Chaturmas in their town. This practice of all Jain saints camping at one place for four months during the monsoon months is compulsory, and it is a ritual to invite the saints collectively and accordingly a formal invitation is extended on behalf of the local Jain community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the painted panel, the ink made with the black natural mineral dyes has eaten away into the cloth over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Size is 30cm x 115cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Framed for preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Framed but will be shipped unframed unless otherwise requested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":29888095939,"sku":"658","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/658-old-jain-invitation-scroll-rare-manuscript-painting-15.jpg?v=1633055769"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-yao-ritual-painting-scroll-vietnam-art","title":"784 SOLD Set of 3 Antique Yao Ritual Painting Scrolls","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisite Set of 3 Antique Yao Lantien Ritual Painting Scrolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: represents Tai Wai the General\u003cbr\u003eB: represents Yen If one of the Three Pure , holding the bowl containing the pill of immortality .\u003cbr\u003eC: Hsia Yuan, one of three Generals on his black horse. These generals are the saviors and protectors of Taoism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Yao Lantien minority.\u003cbr\u003eSouth China or Laos,\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003cbr\u003eA: 89 cm x 52 cm \u003cbr\u003eB: 91 cm x 52 cm \u003cbr\u003eC: 96 cm x 50,5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scrolls have damage have been repaired well. Now framed. Very fine work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s. \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":29888106819,"sku":"784","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/784-set-of-3-antique-yao-ritual-painting-scrolls-6.jpg?v=1633059546"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-ceremonial-ritual-paintings-set-of-6-works","title":"785 SOLD Antique Yao Ceremonial Ritual Paintings - Set of 6 works","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly drawn Kin Mun Yao Paintings on thick stiff paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Wisemen \u0026amp; 4 Horsemen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36cm x 63cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Fragile with patchwork repairs at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Similar examples seen in Ceremonial Yao Paintings by Jacques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Photos on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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  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":29888106883,"sku":"785","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/785-antique-yao-ceremonial-ritual-paintings-set-of-6-works.jpg?v=1633059570"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-vietnam-yao-paintng-scrolls","title":"786 Set of 3 Antique Yao Paintng Scrolls Circa 1800","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eStunning Yao Paintings Each has a prominent Mandarin script character on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Painting with missing end : 39cm x 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo others: 39cm x 78cm Writing on the back of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile condition with missing parts, tears \u0026amp; stains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe age of these pieces is remarkable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : \"Peoples of the Golden Triangle\" by Paul \u0026amp; Elaine Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ePlease write to jaina@wovensouls.com if you wish to discuss a purchase.\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":29888107011,"sku":"786","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/786-set-of-3-antique-yao-paintng-scrolls-circa-1800-5.jpg?v=1721316382"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-dragon-bridge-painting-scroll","title":"787 SOLD RARE Antique Yao Dragon Bridge Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE DRAGON BRIDGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Bridge of the Great Tao-- Tom To Luang Tsiou,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigments on double mulberry paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe processionals scroll painting serves as a bridge that connects this world with the supernatural worlds. The dragon bridge, a long paper scroll, is used in ceremonies and serves as a bridge that connects this world with the supernatural worlds and symbolises a communication line to the other world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainted with a multitude of figures. The God of the Soil and his assistant stand under a shrine at the far left. \u003cbr\u003eStanding to the right of the shrine are priests welcoming the gods. \u003cbr\u003eThe sacrificial table separates the living from the deities illustrated in the other paintings. Orderlies, the Twelve Immortal Maidens, and the Seven Stars stand in front of the sedan chair carrying the deceased's soul. \u003cbr\u003eAn orchestra follows, and Tai Wai on his white horse leads the major gods. The Celestial Worthies or Pure Ones sit in oxcarts at the end of the scroll. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Minor damage, wear \u0026amp; tear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 260cm x 19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nREFERENCE: \"Yao Ceremonial Paintings\" by Jacques Lemoine äóÁí_í?The YaoäóÁ—? by Jess G. Pourret \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM PRESENCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples may be seen in\u003cbr\u003e1. Haffenreffer Museum of Art, Brown University \u003cbr\u003e2. 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Or it might be a descendent of a hypothetical Proto-Sumatran script, with Pallava influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark. The calendar’s size allows for portability and suggests it was intended for daily use by a diviner or community spiritual leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA language that is almost extinct – with few living people practicing or transmitting the knowledge of this script, it is mostly found in scriptures stored away in museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLARGE: 20cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum: Similar example may be seen in the State Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERY RARE PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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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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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":"570-antique-balinese-ramayan-painting-folk-art","title":"570 Large Antique Balinese Ramayan Painting Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eRESERVED - SS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Balinese Painting depicting a scene from the Ramayan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably painted by the Great Grandfather of master artist Nyoman Mandra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb shades of yellow, red and blue used in this painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically pleasing facial features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamasan, Bali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1920s-1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69\" x 52\"\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":29889872003,"sku":"570","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/570-large-antique-balinese-ramayan-painting-folk-art.jpg?v=1633065478"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-kamasan-bali-palelitangan","title":"1002 Antique Balinese Art Star Calendar Palelitangan Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Balinese Art Star Calendar Palelitangan Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare fine cotton base - does not have a glaze [such as those seen on the later ones]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTAR CALENDAR (PALELINTANGAN), TABING \u003cbr\u003eThe Balinese calendar integrates the Indian-derived lunar (saka) calendar with an indigenous system of weekly cycles (wuku) which constitute a 210-day year made up of different sequences of named days. The 210-day year consists of 30 seven-day weeks, each with its own name. Running concurrently with the seven-day weeks are a set of other 'weeks' of varying numbers of days. The five and seven-day weeks are the most important, because together they produce the 35 day month (tumpek) which is an important period of prognostication, particularly with regard to the date of birth. The tumpek is the most frequently painted calendar and is known as palelintangan, after lintang, the constellations. The calendar covers every combination of the five- and seven-day weeks. The seven days are vertical columns with the God, wayang figure, bird and tree appropriate to that day at the top and the animal and demonic figures (buta) at the bottom. Each day of the five-day week is a horizontal row, and as both weeks run at the same time the days succeed one another diagonally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePigment on European cotton cloth. Does not have the lacquer-type varnish that is seen in younger pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoats, horses, houses \u0026amp; more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e130 x 170 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral spots of age-related damage as can be seen. 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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":29982059203,"sku":"1002","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1002-antique-balinese-art-star-calendar-palelitangan-painting-4.jpg?v=1698550680"},{"product_id":"antique-balinese-star-calendar-palelitangan-kamasan-painting","title":"549 Balinese Star Calendar Palelitangan Kamasan Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBalinese Star Calendar Palelitangan Kamasan Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRARE FINE COTTON BASE THAT HAS NO LAYER OF LACQUER OR ORGANIC LAMINATION [such as those seen on the later ones]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous reds likely to be cinnabar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTAR CALENDAR (PALELINTANGAN), TABING \u003cbr\u003eThe Balinese calendar integrates the Indian-derived lunar (saka) calendar with an indigenous system of weekly cycles (wuku) which constitute a 210-day year made up of different sequences of named days. The 210-day year consists of 30 seven-day weeks, each with its own name. Running concurrently with the seven-day weeks are a set of other 'weeks' of varying numbers of days. The five and seven-day weeks are the most important, because together they produce the 35 day month (tumpek) which is an important period of prognostication, particularly with regard to the date of birth. The tumpek is the most frequently painted calendar and is known as palelintangan, after lintang, the constellations. The calendar covers every combination of the five- and seven-day weeks. The seven days are vertical columns with the God, wayang figure, bird and tree appropriate to that day at the top and the animal and demonic figures (buta) at the bottom. 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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":30119104963,"sku":"549","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/DSC04039J.jpg?v=1633066535"},{"product_id":"569-vintage-balinese-kamasan-painting-star-calendar","title":"569 Vintage Balinese Kamasan Painting Star Calendar","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRESERVED for SS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Balinese Star Calendar, 1960s-1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Balinese calendar integrates the Indian-derived lunar (saka) calendar with an indigenous system of weekly cycles (wuku) which constitute a 210-day year made up of different sequences of named days. It is a complex system of weeks and days in which some weeks run for 7 days and others run concurrently for 4 days and 5 days. Together they also comprise months known as Tumpeks. This intriguing system needs some study. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vertical columns are the seven days with the God, wayang figure, bird and tree appropriate to that day at the top and the animal and demonic figures (buta) at the bottom. The horizontal rows represent each day of the five-day week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis painting will add a superb cultural and interest-arousing touch to any home!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition with some signs of wear \u0026amp; tear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69\" x 52\"  (175 x 132cm)\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\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":31497629902,"sku":"569","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/569-vintage-balinese-kamasan-painting-star-calendar.jpg?v=1633067281"},{"product_id":"burmese-mandala-spirit-cloth-calendar-extra-large","title":"1095 SOLD Large Antique Myanmar Mandala Spirit Cloth Painting - Astrological Calendar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mandala spirit cloth from Burma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were commissioned by families of means and used for meditation at home. 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 mandala itself symbolizes the Wheel of Law and the endless cycle of rebirth. Buddha at the center is a representation of moral discipline. The circles of monks, spirit guardians all show obedience to Buddha. The rings dividing circles represent spokes of wisdom. Rotating around the mandala are monk followers, cosmic forces, mythical humans, animals and protective spirits. There are also charts and incantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the size of this piece is remarkably large, the size of each element remains comparable to that found in other Mandalas. Therefore we see a much higher number of sub-elements populating this artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, this work is extremely complex - it appears that the large size was necessitated by the amount of data that needed to be included in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 1800s - early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69 x 56 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces such as this one will be very hard to find again!\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  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\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":34152832334,"sku":"1095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1095-sold-large-antique-myanmar-mandala-spirit-cloth-painting-astrological-calendar.jpg?v=1633069223"},{"product_id":"1075-vintage-bengal-pattua-painting-scroll","title":"1075 SOLD Old Bengal Pattua Painting Scroll","description":"\u003cp\u003ePattua Indian Handpainted Narrative Scroll. India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scrolls are drawn on handmade cloth called \"khadi\" which is specially processed by applying a paste of tamarind seeds, tree gum, and white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 146\" L x 19.5\" W (370.84 cm x 49.53 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visual aid used by singers to narrate folk tales \u0026amp; legends as they went from home to home to narrate the legend to educate \u0026amp; entertain the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely long scroll of hand painted papers stitched together with several scenes from the legend. [Legend to be reserached]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about the usage of such scrolls in this blog note \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.org\/2016\/08\/18\/pattua-singing-from-bengal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some damage from usage.\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  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 \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":40332930446,"sku":"1075","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1075-old-bengal-pattua-painting-scroll.jpg?v=1633071449"},{"product_id":"rare-antique-cheriyal-painting-scroll-krishna-leela-indian-art","title":"1076 SOLD Rare Old Cheriyal Painting Scroll - Krishna Leela - Indian Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e***\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Antique Cheriyal Indian Narrative Scroll, Telangana, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is the Krishnayan or life of Krishna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scrolls are drawn on handmade cloth called \"khadi\" which is specially processed by applying a paste of tamarind seeds, tree gum, and white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as a visual aid used by singers to narrate folk tales \u0026amp; legends as they went from home to home to narrate the legend to educate \u0026amp; entertain the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely long scroll of hand painted papers stitched together with several scenes from the Krishna Leela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e475 cm x 43.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few Cheriyal Scrolls have survived due the nature of their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome that were collected in the colonial times have survived but very very few come up for commercial sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to buy a antique work that is a palimpsest of art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Photos available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAcquired from a US auction house\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; 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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;\"\u003eSa\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;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\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":40333405326,"sku":"1076","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1076-rare-old-cheriyal-painting-scroll-krishna-leela-indian-art.jpg?v=1633071469"},{"product_id":"treatise-on-the-game-of-caduranga-mysore-ca-1850","title":"9006 SOLD A Treatise on the game of Caduranga, Mysore, ca 1850","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA TREATISE ON THE GAME OF \u003cem\u003eCADURANGA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MYSORE, CIRCA 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Sanskrit written in Telugu script, comprising title with the image of a tiger within decorative border, leaf of dedication to Krishna Wadiyar III within decorative border, 8 leaves with illustrations of the board in colours and gold with captions, and final page of postscript, bound with 16 pages of printed text and in gilt-blocked slate-blue cloth; with four printed hand-coloured tables on paper and one printed on silk, two laid down on cloth, each with text explaining the table and instructions to the game\u003cbr\u003e Folio 11 5\/8 x 8in. (29.4 x 20.3cm.); each table 17 ¾ x 12 ¾in. (45 x 32.5cm.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Christie's London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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. 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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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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":40540159054,"sku":"1090","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1090-antique-handwritten-mongolian-manuscript-astrological-thesis.jpg?v=1633071610"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-sanskrit-manuscript-bhagvat-gita","title":"565 SOLD  Indian Sanskrit Manuscript - Bhagvat Gita with Miniature Paintings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Manuscript Book in Sanskrit language \/ Devangari script containing verses from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhagvad Geeta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bhagvat Gita is the chapter of the Mahabharata epic containing the lecture given by Krishna to Arjun on the battlefield and is a philosophical treatise on how to life one's life. The Gita is one of the most important books of Hindu philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript contains 405 double sided pages (810)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 paintings present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 of these are decorative flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 of these are superb miniature paintings depicting the subjects of the story - Krishna and Arjun. The figures of Krishna and Arjun have gold illumination to highlight their crowns etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborate border on the first page and well done tricolor borders on most others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf Size of each leaf Approx 7 cm X 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stains and wear. The last 4-6 pages (2-3 leaves) have been written in a different hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard cover binding of cloth and cardboard that is loose on the back. Additional printed guard-pages have been added to the front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Book\u003c\/p\u003e\nAge unknown\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":40559702542,"sku":"565","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/565-sold-indian-sanskrit-manuscript-bhagvat-gita-with-miniature-paintings.jpg?v=1633071684"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-hindu-manuscript-sanskrit-verses","title":"9019  Indian Hindu Manuscript with Sanskrit Verses - Cloth Binding","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Manuscript Book containing verses in Sanskrit language \/ Devangari script \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTri-colored borders around the text on several pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard cover binding of cloth and cardboard - with hand painted decorative border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Book with in reasonable condition with no major damage. Some stains and wear and a few loose pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing subjects are present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 19px; color: #231f20; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-left: 30px;\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e- vishnu sashtra name stotra (1000 names of Lord Vishnu)\u003cbr\u003e- shiv ram stotra\u003cbr\u003e- shiv aarti\u003cbr\u003e- not sure but it seems it has bhagavad gita as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 x 9.5 x 3.5cm\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":40847434062,"sku":"9019","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9019-indian-hindu-manuscript-with-sanskrit-verses-cloth-binding.jpg?v=1721316173"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-hindu-manuscript-with-sanskrit-verses-cloth-binding","title":"9018 - SOLD -  Indian Hindu Manuscript with Sanskrit Verses by VED VYAS - Cloth Binding","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Manuscript Book containing verses in Sanskrit language \/ Devangari script BY VED VYAS (mentioned at the beginning of the manuscript)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHREE Miniature Paintings present - all very beautifully drawn with great attention to detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold illuminated as can be seen in the 2nd photo taken at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorders around the text on several pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard cover binding cardboard and hand block printed cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: none; line-height: 19px; color: #231f20; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 2px;\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis based on lord Shiva and has Ram Raksha Stotra.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-1\/2\" x 7\" x 3\/4\" thick. Aprox. 133 handwritten pages of text and 3 full color painted panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe covers are damaged and the binding is not intact and hence the sections are separate. The pages however are intact and no significant damage is seen. The binding problems can be easily corrected with a skilled expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\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. 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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-thai-pali-manuscript-on-herbal-traditional-medicine","title":"1119 SOLD LONG Antique Thai Pali Manuscript on Herbal Traditional Medicine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Thai Pali Manuscript on Herbal Traditional Medicine Scroll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade Mulberry Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 double sided leaves - some with gold handwritten text and others with silver handwritten text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leaf is 34 X 11 cm making the manuscript about 3.5 meters long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccordion Fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these were created for use, the wear and tear has been significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have been stitched together in many places perhaps at different times during its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be pre-1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CONDITION IN THE PHOTOS - While it is an excellent work and offer great insight into the traditional past of the region, the condition is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be useful for research.\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":40890669070,"sku":"1119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1119-long-antique-thai-pali-manuscript-on-herbal-traditional-medicine-sold.jpg?v=1633071979"},{"product_id":"antique-hindu-manuscript-ramayan","title":"9012  SOLD Ramayan Manuscript - UttarKand + LankaKand - Sanskrit 101 pages","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely handwritten manuscript - extract from the Hindu Epic - Ramayan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Shlokas narrating Valmiki's Ramayan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage; Sanskrit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript: Devanagri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKand: Uttar Kand and Lanka Kand \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText written in Black and the highlighted portions are in red ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorders present on most\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome explanatory notes added in the margins on some pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. of Pages: 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize of each Page: 27 x 13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge wear on many pages. Some staining and some corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText portions are all intact.\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":40905885710,"sku":"9012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9012-ramayan-manuscript-uttarkand-lankakand-sanskrit-101-pages.jpg?v=1633072044"},{"product_id":"antique-sanskrit-manuscript-krishnayan","title":"9009  SOLD Illuminated Sanskrit Manuscript with 1 miniature painting - Krishnayan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Indian Manuscript in Sanskrit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe verses describe the life of Lord Krishna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe verses have been written within borders painted in pink flowers and highlighted with gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: none; line-height: 19px; color: #231f20; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 2px;\" align=\"left\"\u003eIt is the Bhagavad Purana 10th skand \/ chapter of total 12, which is considered heart of lord Krishna. it has stories of Krishna \/ on Krishna leela.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne miniature painting of Krishna with his beloved cows is also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 X 11 X 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive edge damage. Thin fragile paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAge unknown\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":41010175310,"sku":"9009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9009-illuminated-sanskrit-manuscript-with-1-miniature-painting-krishnayan.jpg?v=1633072120"},{"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. An absolutely fantastic acquisition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 21 x 7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are some drawings on other subjects - may have been part of a larger thesis.\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  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\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":41312550158,"sku":"9016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9016-antique-handwritten-tibetan-astrological-computation-manuscript-with-devices-sold.jpg?v=1633072463"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-mongolian-buddhist-manuscript","title":"1116 Antique Tibetan \/ Mongolian Buddhist Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Wood Block Printed Manuscript with hand colored figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted using wood blocks on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 24 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas 5 figures that have been hand colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper is blackened - probably from constant exposure  to the soot of burning butter lamps in a monastery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some edge wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18 x 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early - mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\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":41313929486,"sku":"1116","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1116-antique-tibetan-wood-block-printed-manuscript-with-hand-colored-figures-2.jpg?v=1721316282"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-art-tibetan-manuscript","title":"9013 Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar - MASTERPIECE","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAmazing 18th century Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar called \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidpaho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-61606480-2ac1-4043-97e8-8833c791a806\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the charts and calculations in three sections.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eSize : 137 x 77 cm, 53 x 64 cm the painting (1 inch = 2.54 cm)\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;\"\u003eMaterial: Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painting Size : 18 x 28 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan cloth \u0026amp; mineral paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e NOTE: Photos taken prior to framing - so the orange border is not visible.\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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