Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Trays this piece works beautifully as

this piece works beautifully as a bedside cabinet

they will make a great addition to any room and are lovely collector's pieces

and spirituality in Indian culture

linen cupboard or statement storage piece

traditional opium-grinding form

Burmese Manuscript Chest (Sadaik) - 19th Century Trays this piece works beautifully asThis magnificent Burmese manuscript chest is called a sadaik and is made from 6 solid teak timbers. Burmese forest teak wood is some of the best quality. The chest is red lacquered with gilt relief work called thayo. Thayo is a putty created from sap mixed with ash. This chest dates to the Konbaung Dynasty (1752 1885) and depicts figures in five cartouches. The scenes look to depict the life of the Buddha with the central panel depicting Buddha riding