ManuscriptsThai18th-19th century

Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript in the Pali and Thai Languages Written in Khom Yo and Thai Script, with Illustrations of the Ten Jatakas

late 18th-early 19th century

Description

Texts include condensed Abhidamma and Sahassaneyya. Illustrations of Ten Jatakas include the Vessantara Jataka.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.)

Provenance

J. Thompson, Bangkok

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