No. 12: [The attitudes of Buddha, used as a charm against disease, plague and other misfortunes], 1600

Item — Box: 1, Item: 12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note on paper affixed to a manuscript page reads: "Ola. Portraying the attitudes of Buddha used as a charm against disease, plague and other misfortunes. It is also a protective agent in preserving the life of the wearer or reader. Pali inscription. Fair drawing. Rather rare. Ca. 1600 A.D."

Stamped "Dr. Casey Wood, Suisse Hotel, Kandy, (Ceylon)."

A small, cardboard tag with Sinhalese characters also accompanies the manuscript. The ola was originally marked 5 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.

Dates

1600

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

5 Leaves ; 6 X 21 cm

Language of Materials

Pali

Additional Description

Physical Description

The manuscript leaves are sewn together along the long edge, accordion style, to create a single image. The unfolded manuscript measures roughly 29 x 21 cm. Lacks the usual wood covers and binding cord.