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8. Buddhist manuscript cover of lacquered wood
China
18th Century
Dimensions: 13 ½” x 3” (34 x 7.5 cm)
Buddhist manuscript cover of lacquered wood

The rectangular cover with a concave area around the central section is finely painted in gold lacquer with a pair of dragons writhing towards a bowl containing precious gems, surrounded by a chakra, the whole encompassed by scrolling cloud forms. Chinese brocade patterned borders, all on a deep red lacquer ground.



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