Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood This bowl is made from

This bowl is made from teak wood and is from Rajasthan

The interior of this piece is separated by a shelf and two drawers

Shiva and Parvati's mounts

the shelf remains sturdy and functional — a testament to the durability of teak and traditional craftsmanship

Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear

Gilt Wooden Burmese Manuscript Box - Mid 20th Century Material - Paulownia Wood This bowl is made fromThis wonderfully decorated manuscript box on stand (sadaik in Burmese) is decorated with majestic gold paintwork and coloured glass. It is a made in the traditional Burmese style and likely from Mandalay. It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style. These chests were used in monasteries for storing religious manuscripts and scrolls from water damage and mice. They were also sometimes used in the households of wealthy