ManuscriptsIndian18th century

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.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Opaque watercolor on palm leaf with wood or palm bark cover

Culture

Indian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

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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