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Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript of Pali Chants Written in Khom Bali Script, with Illustrations of the Story of Phra Malai

late 19th century

Description

Pali chants include condensed Tripitaka and Abhidhamma. Illustrations include meditation on the foul (Pali: asubha-kammatthana).

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Two-sided horizontal accordion-fold album; ink, color, and gold on paper; with lacquered wood covers

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.3 x 67.3 cm (5 5/8 x 26 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Peng Seng, Bangkok, 1966

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