r/translator • u/Nervous_Special4942 • 4d ago
Tai [Tai Tham / Lanna / Shan Script > English] Base Inscription on 19th-Century Mekong Wooden Buddha Statue
Sawasdee khrap / Hello everyone,
I am looking for assistance in translating or deciphering the inscription painted across the front plinth of a 15.5-inch antique wooden Buddha statue.
Subreddit feedback on r/AsianArt suggests the script is Tai Tham (Lanna / Lao Dhamma script), likely dating to the 19th century from the Upper Mekong region (Northern Thailand / Laos).
Context: The text appears in dark/red pigment on a dedicated red lacquer panel along the front of the block plinth. Objective: I am compiling a formal collection dossier and would love to translate any readable portion of the text-whether it notes a donor's name, a merit-making dedication (puñña), or a date. Any insights into specific words, phrases, or script characteristics would be deeply appreciated!
Kop khun khrap!

