Lot 83
CIRCA 1920
The wide temple banner depicting a forest scene with zoomorphic figures, humans including archers engaged in warfare, a royal figure in a pavillion, forest birds and animals including deer, tigers and elephants, some figures inscribed with Thai script, all painted in polychrome pigments on handloomed cotton.
THE HOWARD COLLECTION OF TEXTILES AND MANUSCRIPTS
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
86cm high, 635cm wide
Estimate $300 - $500
A series of small tears along the top length of the banner, some repaired with restitching. Some general darkening through age. Some small stains. Some wear to the paintwork, particularly to the bottom edge of the banner. Otherwise no further significant faults or damage.
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Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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