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17th Century Tibetan Buddhist Mulberry Wood Manuscript
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17th Century Tibetan Buddhist Mulberry Wood Manuscript

17th century
Description

An original 17th century tibetan buddhist section of mulberry wood blue dyed manuscript written in gilt script; in later oak frame

Dimensions:

67cm tall

34cm wide

1cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Tibetan Buddhist Manuscript Leaf to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163969
Dealers Internal Reference
TIBETAN MANUSCRIPT
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Description
An original 17th century tibetan buddhist section of mulberry wood blue dyed manuscript written in gilt script; in later oak frame

Dimensions:

67cm tall

34cm wide

1cm deep

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Tibetan Buddhist Manuscript Leaf to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163969
Dealers Internal Ref
TIBETAN MANUSCRIPT
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper.
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Archive I A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper.

17th Century Tibetan Buddhist Mulberry Wood Manuscript

Archive II A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper. View II
Archive III A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper.
Archive V A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper. View V
Archive VI A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper. View VI
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
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10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 184
Items Sold 43
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
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A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper.
17TH CENTURY TIBETAN BUDDHIST MULBERRY WOOD MANUSCRIPT
Ref: SA1163969
A framed 17th-century Tibetan manuscript leaf featuring central script in gold pigment on dark blue mulberry paper.
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  • ObjectFramed Wall Art
  • Period17th century
  • StyleTibetan Buddhist
  • MaterialMulberry Paper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourIndigo Blue
  • MotifsTibetan script, Handmade deckled paper, Illuminated pigment, Wood frame
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This 17th-century Tibetan Buddhist wall art presents a section of blue-dyed mulberry paper manuscript written in gilt script, set inside a later rectangular wooden frame with a clean mitred moulding and visible wood grain. The handmade deckled paper shows irregular edges against a white backing, bearing central Tibetan script rendered in illuminated gold pigment within a bordered panel, all enclosed behind clear glass. Measuring 67 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this framed antique piece works well displayed above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or study. The vertical wall hanging combines natural timber tones with the deep indigo blue of the paper and the metallic gleam of the gold script. The construction exhibits flat wooden profiles without carved ornamentation, feet, handles, or visible makers' marks, relying entirely on the contrast between the dark manuscript and the light frame. Placed on an interior wall, the textile and paper composition introduces historical character and traditional Buddhist motifs into a domestic setting.

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Tibetan manuscripts from this period were created within monastic scriptoria to preserve sacred Buddhist texts, philosophical commentaries, and sutras. They represent the artistic and scholarly heritage of the Himalayan region during an era of significant monastic development.

These documents were typically written on layered handmade paper produced from local plant fibres, including daphne and mulberry bark. The text was applied using natural inks, carbon pigments, or metallic paint made from gold and silver, often against dark indigo or blackened backgrounds.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-executed Tibetan Uchen or Ume lettering, slight irregularities in hand-pressed paper thickness, natural deckled edges, and age-related signs such as subtle pigment fading or paper oxidisation.

Framed historical manuscripts function well as focal points in home libraries, studies, or gallery wall displays. Mounting the piece in a modern natural wood frame balances historical craftsmanship with contemporary interior aesthetic standards.

Paper artefacts should be kept away from direct sunlight, bright ambient lighting, and areas with fluctuating humidity. Framing with UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting boards prevents chemical degradation and discoloration.
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