Asian Master Piece, Parabaik Burmese folding book, Kon Baung period 18th century

Parabaik, Burma Kon-baung period
18th century
Oilpastel on black mulberry paper, 18 pages
Lenght of each page: 43 cm (16.9 in) Hight of each page: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Ref: Pags-Kon-baung
Price 3000 Euro

A magnificent folding book probably from the artists of the royal court in the Kon-baung period in Burma.
18 pages with scenery from the royal court, a total of 102 people. All scenes on a red, yellow, green foliage type of pattern.
Center folding pages with dancers in fantastic custumes.
A very unusual and extremely rare old folding book from Burma.