ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Manual on Cats

late 19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Horizontal, accordion-fold manuscript; ink and color on blue paper

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

13.02 x 35.56 cm (5 1/8 x 14 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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