Page 155 - Fine Asian Works of Art December 19, 2016, SF
P. 155
8255
PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER
8255
AN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT
Thailand, 19th century
Of elongated rectangular shape bound accordion-style as a Thai
samut khoi folding book, illustrated in colorful images and text.
26 3/4in (68cm) long
US$3,000 - 5,000
Provenance
Collection of Frances Yeend, West Virginia, acquired during
1940s-1960s, by repute.
A Private Virginia Collection.
Famous Thai narratives popular in the 19th century include the legend
of Phra Malai, a merit-accruing tale of a Therevada monk descending
to hell, as well as the Jataka tales of the Buddha's previous lives.
PROPERTY FROM A NORTH AMERICAN ESTATE
8256
A MAMLUK REVIVAL SILVER AND COPPER INLAID BRASS
BASIN
Egypt or Syria, circa 1880
With Arabic inscriptions in thuluth script within cartouches.
9in (23cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000 8256
END OF SALE
FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS | 153
