ManuscriptsThai19th-20th century

Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript of Pali Chants Written in Khom Bali Script and Thai Language Phra Malai Recitations Written in Khom Thai Script

late 19th-early 20th century

Description

Sponsored by monk named "Mahamuang" from Wat Rakhang

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

13.7 x 66 cm (5 3/8 x 26 in.)

Provenance

Connie Mangskan (?), Bangkok

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