ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Treatise on Elephants Written in Thai Language and Script

early 19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

closed: H. 8.3 × L. 36.5 × D. 2.5 cm (3 1/4 × 14 3/8 × 4 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Sukhotai Antiques, Bangkok

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