ManuscriptsThai

Buddhist Palm Leaf Manuscript

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

A set of seventeen palm-leaf manuscript: ink on palm leaf with gilt wood covers

Culture

Thai

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

sight: L. 52.07 cm (20 1/2 in.)

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