Authentic Rice Paper Thai Temple Charcoal Rubbings Circa 1950 These four brown charcoal rubbings are original artworks This is an extremely rare opportunity to secure an authentic collection. All four were created at the same time by the same artist, hence the collection has excellent artistic & material consistency throughout the four pieces. A collection of this quality enables the owner to display these pieces as a complete installation These exquisite temple rubbings are in excellent condition since they were clearly cared for, handled well & professionally framed in a layered look. This is especially true for those who know an excellent form of art when they see one Non glare glass H 18 10/16" (in.) x W 10 3/4" (in.) Burlap wrapped solid wood frame H 23 1/2" (in.) x W 15 1/4" (in.) x D 9/16" (in.) Black trim on a dark walnut-stained beveled edge lip H 19 11/16" (in.) x W 11 6/8" (in.) x D 9/16" (in.) Artwork measurements (approximate) H 18 5/8" (in.) x W 10 3/4" (in.) Masonite backing Artwork is sealed with gummed paper tape Hanging hardware on back of rubbings included The collection I present to you are authentic rubbings, four out of a total of 162 carved temple scenes that were created at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok, Thailand. These beauties depict the Thai literary story of Ramakien (Ramakean), the Thai adaptation of Ramayana. Based on evidence from several rubbings showing the two central characters Sida & Hanuman matching the same carved scenes depicting the story of Ramakien on the Ubosot walls, a building in the Buddhist Wat that is the holiest prayer room at the Wat Pho temple (The Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand) & it has these particular carvings on the outside of the Ubosot temple, carved on granite/marble squares. Artist would put rice paper on these walls & produce a rubbing of various scenes from Ramakien. in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s the Thai government outlawed the practice of charcoal rubbings from the temple walls in order to preserve the detail & original beauty of the temple carvings. It is extremely rare, if not unheard of to have a collection of these rubbings created by the same artist As with vintage art, there may be some foxing due to wear commensurate with age. Also natural small bends & light wear are normal. It is normal to see some minor creases since the artists are using rice paper after all. There is no significant damage or wear. See individual artwork photos. Light wear & minor imperfections are to be expected. The images shown are of the actual art offered for sale. Please view pictures to determine the quality of the art & ask any questions before purchasing as the photos are considered part of the description Thai Temple Rubbings are painstakingly made by hand The Story of Ramakien had the following main characters: Nang Sida: Consort, dancing girl of Phra Ram (depicted in 3/4 rubbings) Phra Lak: Brother of Phra Ram (depicted
