MINIATURE DIVINATION MANUSCRIPT (BATAK)
ManuscriptsIndonesian18th century

MINIATURE DIVINATION MANUSCRIPT (BATAK)

18th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink
Culture
Indonesian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.76 x 6.99 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.)

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