Vaishnavite Manuscript and Cover in the Shape of a Fish
18th century
Description
Palm leaf manuscript with 44 folios and wooden book covers. The text is written in Oriya script.
Dimensions
9.8 x 4.5 cm (3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1999.
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