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Shan manuscripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 6813

Scope and content

Burmese manuscripts, each consisting of an accordion-style folded book, about 18 x 41 cm. Two manuscripts have sides painted in gold, and covers ornately colored in gold leaf, set with red, green, and clear pieces of glass. Eight others have covers painted in gold.

Dates

  • circa 1900.

Language of Material

In the Shan language.

Extent

18 volumes. (18 volumes.)