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
Dimensions
13.7 x 66 cm (5 3/8 x 26 in.)
Provenance
Connie Mangskau, Bangkok, sold to; Philip Hofer, Cambridge, MA, (by 1984), gift to; the Fogg Museum, 1984. Notes: Connie Mangskau (1907-1990) Philip Hofer (1898-1984)
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