Burmese Accordion-Folded Pali Sutra

Thailand

19th century

  • Titles Burmese Accordion-Folded Pali Sutra (Title)
  • Medium leather, vellum, ink, paint, glass
  • Dimensions 1 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 7 in. (3.2 x 40 x 17.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1989.152.18
  • Work Type sutra
  • Classification Books

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