Temple Painting Buddha Buddhist Betel Nut Chewer Thai 1800s Wah Cheong Hong Kong

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Temple Painting Buddha Buddhist Betel Nuts Thailand? 1800s Wah Cheong Hong Kong
Very unique example of a temple painting from the early to mid 1800s Thailand. The border of the painting is reminiscent of other Thai paintings of the time period. I have not seen a similar style reflected in any other examples I have researched online. I am unsure of the exact date, maker and origin of this painting. Temple or manuscript painting.
The man on the right has black teeth characteristic of betel nut chewing. Rare Buddhist painting.
Naturalist painting. Thangka icon. Betel nut chewer. Appears to be from the early to mid 1800s. Thailand. This painting might have come from a manuscript.
Frame: 12" x 14.5"
Painting: 7" x 9" (a little over 9", roughly between 9.15" and 9.3")
Label on back reads:
Est. 1902
Wah Cheong
Artistic Picture Framer
Show Room
7-13, Wellington Street,
Wing Ting Bldg., H.K.
Tel. H-231900
Art Gallery
15, Hollywood Rd., H.K.
Te. H-221874
“Please see pictures for close-ups on wear to painting and frame. Please zoom in on pictures to note state of painting, including original damage to the painting prior to its framing. Fold in center of painting; appears to have been originally framed this way. This fold appears to be natural to how temple paintings were from the early-to-mid 1800s in Thailand. There are small holes sin places in the painting; also appears to have been originally framed as such. Chipping to frame. Blemishes to gilt in frame surrounding painting. Part of Wah Cheong label has been torn. Tape to back of frame; I have not previously opened the frame to see what the damage is inside. I received the painting with masking tape on back, as shown. Please look closely at all photographs to determine damage to painting and frame. As is.”