Framed Antique Burmese Buddhist Manuscript / Illuminated Parchment Artwork

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Beautiful framed Southeast Asian manuscript artwork, believed to be Burmese and Buddhist in origin. The piece features multiple horizontal panels … Read more Beautiful framed Southeast Asian manuscript artwork, believed to be Burmese and Buddhist in origin. The piece features multiple horizontal panels of handwritten script, likely Pali or Burmese, with hand-painted figures of seated Buddhas or monks throughout. The top and bottom panels display a row of small, colorful figures, adding strong visual and cultural appeal.

The manuscript appears to be painted and written on traditional parchment or palm-leaf–style paper and is professionally framed with a gold-tone frame and black matting. This is a striking decorative and collectible piece, ideal for collectors of Asian art, Buddhist artifacts, or unique wall décor.

Details:

- Origin: Likely Burma (Myanmar), Southeast Asia
- Religion / Theme: Buddhist manuscript artwork
- Materials: Handwritten manuscript with painted figures; framed under glass
- Frame: Gold-tone frame with black mat

Condition: Good vintage condition; visible age-related wear consistent with an older manuscript (see photos). Frame shows minor wear.

Ready to hang

Notes:
This item is sold as a decorative artwork and collectible. Exact age and translation of the text are unknown and not guaranteed.

Ideal For:

- Asian art collectors
- Buddhist décor or meditation spaces
- Unique statement wall art
- Antique or ethnographic collections See less