TWO PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTS BOUND BETWEEN WOODEN BOARDS, AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN PALM LEAVES
TWO PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTS BOUND BETWEEN WOODEN BOARDS, AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN PALM LEAVES India, the largest manuscript dates to 1830, the others c. 19 t h century. 55 x 240 mm. The larger text is a theological poem written by Manicavassagar, a celebrated Shaiva poet. The loose leaves include a prayer, a Buddha and charms for curing disease. Both are written in Pali-Sinhalese. 40 x 220 mm. The subject of the smaller text is unknown. Bound with modern thread between two dark wooden boards carved with coffers. Overall in good condition.
TWO PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTS BOUND BETWEEN WOODEN BOARDS, AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN PALM LEAVES
TWO PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTS BOUND BETWEEN WOODEN BOARDS, AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN PALM LEAVES India, the largest manuscript dates to 1830, the others c. 19 t h century. 55 x 240 mm. The larger text is a theological poem written by Manicavassagar, a celebrated Shaiva poet. The loose leaves include a prayer, a Buddha and charms for curing disease. Both are written in Pali-Sinhalese. 40 x 220 mm. The subject of the smaller text is unknown. Bound with modern thread between two dark wooden boards carved with coffers. Overall in good condition.
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