Kammavācā (DS8686) (Q35395)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9967591673503681, Ms. Coll 390, Item 2978)
- Tipiṭaka
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Kammavācā (DS8686) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Pennsylvania (9967591673503681, Ms. Coll 390, Item 2978) |
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Tipiṭaka
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Pictorial works
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Manuals (instructional materials)
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Illustrated works
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Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
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Apsaras--Buddhism--Pictorial works
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circa 1875-1925.
19. century
20. century
1875
1925
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Extent: 1 cloth ; 53 x 13 cm
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Red lacquered cloth on top of which is over painted with gold and silver paint; text is painted with black enamel; vertical margins marked with illuminated gold border having pictures of apsaras (celestial beings) or other celestial beings as well as with other celestial inspired designs; the spaces between the lines of text are also illuminated with celestial inspired designs.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Written in 6 lines per leaf.
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16 leaves foliated with Burmese vowels.
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Two wooden covers with beveled edges; painted with red lacquer over which are painted gold celestial designs including three apsaras (celestial beings) on each board. There is a woven strap with turquoise and tan colored threat along with Burmese text, used to securely wrap and bind the manuscript, 4 x 275 cm.
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Formerly sold by S.J. Tellery & Co., Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Simla, East India and sold for 25.00$; marked as no. 3056 on the inside cover.
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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