ManuscriptsThai19th century

Illustrated Manuscipt in Shan Language and Script

19th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Two-sided horizontal accordion-fold manuscript; ink and color on paper; with lacquered covers

Culture

Thai

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

20.64 x 48.9 cm (8 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Connie Mangskan (?), Bangkok

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