No. 15: [Magical diagrams used by a healer in treating disease], 1620
Scope and Contents
Handwritten note on paper affixed to exterior manuscript page reads: "Ola. Drawings and text in Pali of magical diagrams used by the 'witch doctor' in treating disease. These illustrations are poorly made but serve to illustrate an age-old attempt to influence the gods and their attendant demons. Ca. 1620 A.D."
Stamped: "Dr. Casey Wood, Suisse Hotel, Kandy, (Ceylon)."
A modern tag with Sinhalese characters also accompanies the manuscript. The ola was originally marked 12 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.
Dates
- 1620
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Access to specific items may be restricted due to the fragile condition of the items.
Extent
12 Leaves ; 6 X 32 cm
Language of Materials
Pali
Physical Description
The leaves are loose; the manuscript lacks the usual wood covers and is not bound with cord.
Library Details
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