ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Liturgical Manuscript in the Pali Language Written in Mon Script, with Illustrations of the Ten Jatakas and Vessantara Jataka

second half 19th century

Description

Pali text is Catubhanavara, a classical collection of protective chants. Includes Dhammacakkapavattanasutta.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 14 x W. 67 cm (5 1/2 x 26 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Peng Seng, Bangkok 1969

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