ManuscriptsThai19th century

Kammavara Ordination Text (written in Northern Thai script)

1805

Description

Contains questions and answers for novices entering Buddhist priesthood

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

One-sided horizontal accordion-fold album; gold ink on dyed black fabric; with wood covers inlaid with colored glass in floral patterns and gilded

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

9.21 x 51.75 cm (3 5/8 x 20 3/8 in.)

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