Burmese Parabaik
Mid 20th Century
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Details
Description
A Burmese folding book with a lacquered and gilded case.
- Two-sided, depicting animals of the zodiac on one side and sacred text on the other.
- Lacquered and gilded cover depicting an elephant.
- The parabaik records spells and other magic practices — a traditional belief system of the Shan that ran parallel with their professed adherence to Theravada Buddhism.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
Small nicks, losses and wear to the cover.
Signs of handling and use are commensurate with age.
Threads loose in areas.
Dimensions
Height: 2 inches / 5.08 cm
Width: 3.25 inches / 8.26 cm
Open Length: 19.5 inches / 49.53 cm
Subject
Religion, Astronomy
SKU
C8VPC