ManuscriptsIndonesian19th century

Illustrated Palm-Leaf Manuscript

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Technique

Incised

Medium

One of six leaves from an illustrated palm-leaf manuscript; ink on palm leaf

Culture

Indonesian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.)

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