Lot 365 , A Burmese parabaik (folding book), painting on card, late 19th century, 41 x 18cm when closed

A Burmese parabaik (folding book), painting on card, late 19th century, painted with scenes from the Royal Court of Mandalay including boat races, javelin contests, elephant catching and training, horsemanship contests, etc., 41 x 18cm when closed
Estimate £800-1,200

504cm long extended
Following folds between yellow borders left to right:
4 fold picture
2 fold picture
2 fold picture
4 fold picture
2 fold picture
6 fold picture
2 fold picture
4 fold picture
with a join for every 2 folds, occasional minor wear and marking. Creases to front and back cover and the pictures on verso of covers.


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Sold for £1,900