ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Manuscipt in Shan Language and Script

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

20.64 x 48.9 cm (8 1/8 x 19 1/4 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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