No. 21: ["Victory-God" charm ensuring service of that deity in combating disease], 1750

Item — Box: 2, Item: 21

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Scope and Contents

Handwritten note accompanying the manuscript reads: "A (?) Hindu "Victory-God" charm insuring the service of that deity in combating disease etc. Spirited drawings with Pali text. Rare. Ca. 1750 A.D. Kandy, Ceylon. Medium (?) Talipot palm leaf."

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

The ola was originally marked 9 on the manuscript and the accompanying note.

Dates

1750

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 23 x 21 cm. Double-sided. Lacks the usual wood covers and binding cord.