Tall cabinet for storage of Buddhist manuscripts Thailand, 18th/19th ct. 149 x 95 x 59 cm Of straight shape with somewhat projecting top and on table-like base with curved feet. On the doors in the lower part scenes from the Ramayana on a background of kranok flames, inside large celestial guardians with swords on red lacquer. On the sides palace scenes, frames with flower tendrils and masks. Wood with black lacquer and gold leaf (lai nam red). Inside red lacquer and unusually also decorated with gold leaf. Estate of Dr. Otto Schwend (1892 -1951), collected in Thailand between 1926 and 1938 and since then continuously in the family's possession - Matching bronze lock (not movable) Very minor damage due to age, gold painting slightly worn