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Manuscript (Parabaik)

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Folding paper lacquered manuscript (parabaik) with a cotton acheik-printed cover.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Manuscript
  • Manuscript Cover
Materials and techniques
Paper with gold and thitsi lacquered, printed cotton backed with cotton
Brief description
Folding paper lacquered manuscript (parabaik) with a cotton acheik-printed cover, possibly made in Shan or Burma, late 19th century.
Physical description
Folding paper lacquered manuscript (parabaik) with a cotton acheik-printed cover.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.3cm
  • Width: 41.9cm
  • Depth: 18.1cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
IS.44&A-1981

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2002
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