Buddhist Manuscript Box, c. 1850
Unknown artist, Thailandexpand_more
Wood, lacquer, gold leaf (lai rod nam) techniqueexpand_more
The Alan and Dena Naylor Southeast Asian Art Fundexpand_more 2000.205a,b
On View in Gallery 213expand_more
Though the technique of combining gold and black lacquer was developed in China, it acquired distinctively Thai features during the Bangkok period (1782–present). Its appearance often resembled the complex mural paintings that adorned Thai temple walls, as well as temple and palace doors, windows, and furniture. The classic Bangkok style incorporated figural elements—as seen in the kneeling attendant figures here—into densely patterned designs of flowers, trees, and stylized foliage.
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- Title
- Buddhist Manuscript Box
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2000.205a,b
- Curator Approved
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