Talismanic Cloth
Shan States, Myanmar, Thailand, or Laos
Early 20th century
Black ink on dyed cotton cloth 
18.5  x 28.75 inches  ( 47 x 73 cm)

Magic spells, incantations, Mandala and other Buddhist iconography enliven this cloth which protected its owner. The diversity of designs as well as the inventiveness of the artist make this a rare example.
For a reference please see: Tai Magic; Arts of the Supernatural in the Shan States and Lan Na,  Susan Conway, Bangkok, 2014