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[Buddhism]. Thai illustrated Phra Malai buddhist manuscript, Khmer script

Description

Thai illustrated Phra Malai buddhist manuscript, Khmer script, probably 19th or 20th cent., 99 leaves (incl. covers; each leaf ca. 14,4 x 68,5 cm.), recto and verso - in total 91; 91 (= 182) manuscript leaves, folded concertina style, with 20 watercolour illustrations (some with gold) (each 29 x 17,5 cm.), black lacquered board covers, sides and folds, the covers with extra layers of paper along the edges creating embossed edges and more strengthness, 14,3 (h.) x 67,7 (w.) x 9 (d.) cm.

Price

£2750.00