March Auction
Lot 123:
Pair of Thai Jataka Paintings, The Khandahala Jataka, Bangkok, Surawongse Gallery
Description
A finely executed pair of Thai narrative paintings illustrating scenes from The Khandahala Jataka, one of the traditional stories recounting the Buddha’s former lives. Rendered in the classical Central Thai style, the compositions depict animated mythological and courtly figures adorned with gilded ornament, set within lush landscape settings and flanked by decorative green foliate borders.
Executed in gouache with gold accents on paper. Both retain their original Surawongse Gallery label from Bangkok, Thailand.
Details
Origin: Bangkok, Thailand
Subject: The Khandahala Jataka
Medium: Gouache and gold pigment on paper
Image size: 10 x 7.25 in (each)
Framed size: 17 x 13.5 in (each)
Gallery label verso: Surawongse Gallery, Bangkok 5, Thailand
Condition: Visible horizontal fold line across each sheet; minor surface wear consistent with age; colors and gilding remain vibrant; presented under glass in later frames.
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