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Illustrated Manuscript of Folklore (Hitopadesha)

Illustrated Manuscript of Folklore (Hitopadesha)

ManuscriptsNepalese19th century

Illustrated Manuscript of Folklore (Hitopadesha)

c. 1800

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

One-sided, accordion-fold manuscript; ink and color on paper

Culture

Nepalese

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 9.8 x W. 23.2 cm (3 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

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