SCRIPTURE CHESTS

Gilded and Lacquered Wood

Antique, 19th Century Burma

Monastery Scripture Chests (Ten Available) Each Unique · Dimensions and Pricing on Request

 

Domed Scripture Chest · Black lacquer and gilt with age Thailand · 36"x 24"ht. x 21" wide · $900

 
 

Domed Scripture Chest (Detail)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

37" w x 19.5" d x 19"h · $1800

 
 

37" w x 19.5" d x 19"h · $1800

 
 

Detail

 
 
 
 

Buddhist Scripture Chest · Gilded w/mother of pearl inlay, Thailand · 37"x 23"ht.x 23" wide · $1800

 
 
 

Buddhist Scripture Chest · Gilded w/mother of pearl inlay, Thailand (Detail)

Buddhist Scripture Chest · Gilded w/mother of pearl inlay, Thailand (Detail)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tall scripture chest w/sliding top and Buddha/Devotees motif 36" ht. x 17" long

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

31" l x 15" d x 151/2" h · $1800

 
 

Detail

 
 
 
 

31" l x 24" d x 25" h · $3200

31" l x 24" d x 25" h · $3200

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rare Tibetan Traveling Altar with Cabinet Doors and Sliding Door Compartment · 19th–Early 20th Century · $7,500

 
 
 
 

Original (Un-Retouched) Massive Tibetan Temple Trunk with Paintings, Gilt and Original Hardware · 36”x21”x5 feet · $4800

 
 
 
 

Burmese Altar Shrine · $3500