ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Manuscript on Elephants

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

sight: H. 7.3 x W. 37.8 x D. 12.6 cm (2 7/8 x 14 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Ex-collection: King Chulalangkorn of Thailand (1897) Provenance: Sukhotai Antiques, Bangkok

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