Manuscript Item Number: 2569/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Multiple pages of Sinhala script etched into palm leaves between wooden covers painted with red and yellow leaf designs. Book is joined together by a long string that goes through a hole at one end of the book. There is a clear glass bead at one end of the string.
History Of Use
The book may have been written by a scribe in Kandy, early in the 19th century. It is said to be a compendium, from extensive Buddhist works, for common daily use by Buddhist priests.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka before 1900
- Owned by Marjory D. Abramson before April 3, 2002
- Received from Marjory D. Abramson (Donor) on April 3, 2002
What
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- Marjory D. Abramson
- Received from
- Marjory D. Abramson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before April 3, 2002
- Acquisition Date
- on April 3, 2002
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2569/0015