ManuscriptsIndonesian18th century

MINIATURE DIVINATION MANUSCRIPT (BATAK)

18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink

Culture

Indonesian

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.76 x 6.99 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.)

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