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Balinese Rāmāyaṇa, circa 1700-1850.

Kislak Center for Special Collections - Manuscripts Ms. Coll. 990 Item 18
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Language:
Balinese
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Physical Description:
1 item (5 leaves) : palm leaf ; 4 x 37 cm
Contained In:
Collection of Southeast Asian Manuscripts. Item 18
Place of Publication:
circa 1700-1850.
Language Note:
In Balinese (Balinese)
Summary:
Balinese palm leaf manuscript (lontar) displaying beautifully etched images with short associated text connected to the Balinese retelling of the Hindu epic the Rāmāyaṇa and having regional artistic and literary influences.
Notes:
  • Title supplied by cataloger.
  • 6 leaves.
  • Vertical margins and center hole marked with decorative etched border.
  • Palm leaves supported by wooden boards.
  • Formerly housed as Ms. Coll. 390, Item 2984.
  • 6 leaves foliated 1-6, upper right recto.
Cited as:
UPenn Ms. Coll. 990, Item 18.
OCLC:
988027110

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