No. 5: [The nine planetary influences, always to be consulted in prescribing medicines and in ceremonial dances for cure of disease], 1550

Item — Box: 1, Item: 5

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Scope and Contents

Handwritten note accompanying the manuscript reads: "An important series of drawings on prepared leaves of the Palm Tree, representing the nine planetary influences always to be consulted in prescribing medicines and in ceremonial dances for the cure of disease. Ca. 1550 A.D. +Very rare+ Handiwork good."

A modern tag with Sinhalese characters also accompanies the manuscript. The ola was originally marked 1 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.

Dates

1550

Extent

11 Leaves ; 5 X 19 cm

Language of Materials

Sinhala; Sinhalese

Additional Description

Physical Description

The leaves are sewn together along the long edge, accordion style, to form a single image. The manuscript unfolds to measure roughly 47 x 19 cm. Lacks the usual wood covers and binding cord.