ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Buddhist Text (in Khmer script): Scene of the Buddha-To-Be Fainting from Hunger

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Individual leaf from a palm-leaf manuscript; ink, color, and gold on palm leaf

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

greatest dimen.: H. 6.2 x W. 60 cm (2 7/16 x 23 5/8 in.)

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