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Kamawa-Sa and Pair of Kyan

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Gilt red and black lacquer Kamawa-sa (Burmese Buddhist Ms.) and pair of unrelated Kyan (binding boards). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1884). Pali text, tamarind seed script with figurative and foliate decorative motifs. Before 1871


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 11 parts.

  • Manuscript Cover
  • Manuscript Cover
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
  • Manuscript Page
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Gilt red and black lacquer Kamawa-sa (Burmese Buddhist Ms.) and pair of unrelated Kyan (binding boards). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1884). Pali text, tamarind seed script with figurative and foliate decorative motifs. Before 1871
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 20/5 This must be the unpacking number referred to in the 1880 Slip Book. (Label; Stuck on inside of one kyan)
Credit line
Given by "Local Committee of London Exhibition" 1871
Object history
"Made by native workmen. This is the Buddhist Ritual and is held in the highest respect . It contains all the regulations and ceremonies observed in the first admission of monks, and on their ordination to the several grades of order. It is in the Pali language and character". 1880 Slip Book entry.
Historical context
"Received London Exhibition 1871. Presented by the Local Committee. Local No. 57. Exhibition unpacking No. 20/5." 1880 Slip Book entry.
Production
No date but before 1871
Other number
11,994 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
4624:1/(IS)

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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