Manuscript of excerpts from Buddhist texts
Place of OriginMyanmar (Burma)
Dateapprox. 1850-1900
MaterialsLacquer and gilding on stiffened cloth or paper, with wood covers
DimensionsH. 4 1/4 in x W. 21 3/8 in x Th. 2 in. H. 10.8 cm x W. 54.3 cm x Th. 5.1 cm
Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Katherine Ball
Object number1993.26.2
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsBooks And Manuscripts
On View
Not on viewThis manuscript is similar in type to 2008.94. This one's covers, however, are decorated with birds alternating with celestial beings, rather than with sword-carrying male figures.
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
dated 1718
approx. 1500-1600
approx. 1500-1600
approx. 1000-1100