No. 1: [Incantations and text used in ceremonials for relief of sick and as a prophylactic], 1400

Item — Box: 1, Item: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note on paper affixed to exterior manuscript page reads: "Very old and rare ola—drawing good. Pali text. Incantations and text used in cermonials for relief of sick and as a prophylactic. Ca. 1400 A.D. Kandy, Ceylon. 'Dr. Casey Wood, Suisse Hotel, Kandy, (Ceylon)' [text in quotation marks is stamped]."

Dates

1400

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Access to specific items may be restricted due to the fragile condition of the items.

Extent

18 Leaves ; 7 X 32 cm

Language of Materials

Pali

Additional Description

Physical Description

A wooden button and cord hold the manuscript together, but it lacks the usual wood covers. A modern tag with Sinhalese characters is tied to the cord.

The ola was originally marked 4 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.