ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Liturgical Text in Pali and Thai Language Written in Khom Script

1889

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Two-sided horizontal accordion-fold manuscript; ink, color, and gold on paper; with lacquered covers with gold-painted decor

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

12.5 x 37.7 x 5 cm (4 15/16 x 14 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

Provenance

C.M. Nebehay, Vienna

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