ManuscriptsThai19th-20th century
Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript of Pali Chants Written in Khom Bali Script
late 19th-early 20th century
Description
Pali chants include condensed Abhidamma.
Dimensions
14 x 68.3 cm (5 1/2 x 26 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Connie Mangskan (?), Bangkok
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