Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Decorative Stone 33 x 10 x 30

33 x 10 x 30

Made in the 19th century in India

They were made for scholars and wealthy homeowners

Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka)

Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Decorative Stone 33 x 10 x 30This 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