ManuscriptsThai19th-20th century

Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript with Illustrations of the Story of Phra Malai

19th-20th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 67.9 cm (26 3/4 in.)

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