No. 3: [Drawing of the Magic Circle: a charm invoked against disease and violent death, accident, etc.], 1460

Item — Box: 1, Item: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note on paper affixed to exterior manuscript page reads: "Drawing of the Magic Circle - a charm invoked against disease, violent death, accident etc. The portrayal of demons shows good drawing, although the palm leaves are very old and show signs of continual use for several centuries. Ca. 1460 A.D. +Very rare+ Kandy, Ceylon."

A modern tag with Sinhalese characters also accompanies the manuscript. The ola was originally marked 13 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.

Dates

1460

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

8 Leaves ; 8 X 18 cm

Language of Materials

Sinhala; Sinhalese

Additional Description

Physical Description

The drawing is composed of 8 leaves that are sewn together to form a single image. The size of the drawing is 26 X 36 cm. Lacks the usual wood covers and binding cord.