Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Trays iron bracing and fittings

iron bracing and fittings

this piece works beautifully as a bedside cabinet

You can also use them on a coffee table

102 x 50 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

Condition: Age-related wear consistent with use

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