ManuscriptsThai19th century

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

late 19th century

Description

First folio illustrations depict have scenes of worship by pairs of monks, deities, garudas, yaksas.

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

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

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.3 x 66.4 cm (5 5/8 x 26 1/8 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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