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.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Two-sided, horizontal, accordion-fold manuscript; ink and color on paper; with lacquered cover decorated with floral motifs painted in gold

Culture

Thai

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14 x 68.3 cm (5 1/2 x 26 7/8 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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