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No. 20: [Potent charms intended for medical use], 1750

 Item — Box: 2, Item: 20

Scope and Contents

Handwritten note on paper affixed to exterior manuscript page reads: "[sm]all Ola (Pali MS. on prepared leaf of Talipot Palm) of potent charms with [text cut off] drawings intended for medical uses. Kandy, Ceylon, about 1750 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 8 on the manuscript and on the accompanying tag.

Dates

  • 1750

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

15 Leaves ; 4 X 18 cm

Language of Materials

Pali

Additional Description

Physical Description

A bone or ivory button and cord hold the manuscript together, but it lacks the usual wood covers.

Physical Storage Information

Library Details

Library Details

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