Ca. 19th century Burmese Kamavaca or manuscript chest. Chests such as this would be used to store the 16 page Kamavaca religious text recited by monks at ceremonies. The box is decorated with traditional Burmese astrological motifs such as the elephant, dragon, chinthe and rat. Overall the piece is in good condition. Some signs of wear are visible. Please contact us for high resolution images of the piece. Provenance: Private UK Collection Medium: Wood/LacquerDimensions: 17cm x 71cm / 7a€ x 28a€General Condition: Good condition. Consistent with age. Please see imagesLQBX87