ManuscriptsThai17th-18th century

Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript of Pali Chants Written in Khom Yo Script, with Illustrations of the Ten Jatakas and Vessantara Jataka

late 17th-early 18th century

Description

Pali texts include condensed Abhidhamma and Phra Buddhaguna.

Classification

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Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

17th-18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

each page: H. 9.4 x W. 63.5 cm (3 11/16 x 25 in.)

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