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Lot 774: Two Antique Burmese Kalaga Embroidery Panels

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $50 - $500

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Two Kalaga embroidery panels, one depicting Rama riding to battle in Indra?s chariot driven by Matali, and the other depicting Indra on Airavata.

Kalaga is a type of tapestry traditionally made in Myanmar (Burma), known for its elaborate and colorful embroidered scenes involving intricate stitching, appliqu? work, and the use of sequins, beads, and silver and gold couched threads on a fabric background.


Each panel is 23? X 23?

Condition: General wear. Some loose threads and missing elements.