Illustrated Palm-Leaf Manuscript
ManuscriptsIndonesian19th century

Illustrated Palm-Leaf Manuscript

19th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Technique
Incised
Medium
Six leaves from an illustrated palm-leaf manuscript; ink on palm leaf
Culture
Indonesian
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.)

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