Burmese painting done on a large, cloth canvas, likely depicting the Jataka tales, or stories of Buddha, with nine separate panels, each depicting a different tale of Buddha's previous lives. The very center painting shows Buddha sitting in a lotus position with two attendants at his sides, their hands clasped in prayer to him, and it is the only panel that does not have any Burmese script in white paint...
THAILAND. Original painting, mid 19th century. Pigments and gilding on cloth. 75 x 55 cm in silk mount and heavy gold frame with glass. Good condition. Prince Vessantara and partner walking in the forest. Cartouche at base "WAN PHRA WET 5"
THAILAND. Original painting, mid 19th century. Pigments and gilding on cloth. 75 x 55 cm in silk mount and heavy gold frame with glass. Good condition. Prince Vessantara giving away his white elephant. Cartouche at base "HIMMAPHAN 134"
Original 19th century Thai painting on canvas showing a group of people. Beautifully mounted in pink silk and in a gilded frame under glass.53 x 45 cm overall size. Good condition.
Large Thai painting on thick card with gold showing Buddha flanked by his 2 chief disciples Sarriputta and Mogallana.
Image 64 x 50 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Areas of old restoration in background. In silk mount and gold frame under glass.