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Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript with Illustrations of the Story of Phra Malai

possibly early 19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Horizontal accordion-fold album; ink, color, and gold on paper; with lacquered wood covers

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

65.5 x 12.6 x 6.2 cm (25 13/16 x 4 15/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

Provenance

Peng Seng, Bangkok

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