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Manuscript

Probably 19th century (made)
Place of origin

1 black lacquered wood cover.
Former Burmese text on the 3 palm leaf folios has been covered in black lacquer; these are now ruled but without text.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Cover (Gathered Matter Component)
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Part of a Burmese ms. 3 black lacquered palm leaf folios without text & 1 kyan (binding board) Probably 19th century.
Physical description
1 black lacquered wood cover.
Former Burmese text on the 3 palm leaf folios has been covered in black lacquer; these are now ruled but without text.
Dimensions
  • Length: 52.5cm
  • Width: 9cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
IND.LOST.223:4

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Record createdMay 9, 2000
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