Large Painting on Canvas, Thailand, Rattanakosin School (1851-1910)

Large painting on canvas, Thailand formerly known as Siam. Rattanakosin School (1851-1910). Genre scene, Presentation at a wedding. Wood painted in light Bordeaux colour. Period: late 19th to early 20th century. Condition: original with some cracks, wear consistent with age and use. It is said to be a "Phrabot", an ancient painting on a Thai temple scroll. The creation of a Phrabot had a profound religious significance, aligning with the concept of merit-making, a key element of Buddhism. It could be attributed to the Rattanakosin School (1787 - 1910), created with matte pigments on textured fabric or panel.