Jataka of Nemiraja Palm Leaf Manuscript with Golden and Red Lacquered Wooden Book Covers Tied Red String

Thailand

20th century

  • Titles Jataka of Nemiraja Palm Leaf Manuscript with Golden and Red Lacquered Wooden Book Covers Tied Red String (Descriptive)@Jataka of Nemiraja Palm Leaf Manuscript with Red String (Former title)
  • Medium palm leaf, wood, ink, paint
  • Dimensions 1 1/2 x 20 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (3.8 x 51.8 x 5.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1989.152.17
  • Work Type sutra
  • Classification Books

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