Bois Sacres

Paris: Beurdeley & Cie. 1972. Softcover. Grey stapled paper wraps with black lettering in Thai and French; 16 pp. with 15 illustrations in bw. Good; tight with no tears but with some watermarking to cover bottoms (does not affect interior) and light sunning to interior at spine. Item #119756

Text in French, with an essay by Jayangkura about the monasteries of the Chiengmai region, a glossary of Thai terms, a diagram of the different architectural parts of the wooden temples, and extensive descriptions of each piece. Many are animals, and all are beautifully-carved. A rare catalogue from June 1972.

Price: $75.00

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