Manuscript Item Number: 2902/23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Multiple pages of Buddhist scripture written in Tham script. Scripture is etched into long rectangular palm leaves which are tied between two wooden covers with carved diamond and X designs. Book is joined together by a long string of twine that threads through two holes in the wood and through the palm leaves.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Owned by John Oblati
- Owned by Katy Scaia before July 30, 2011
- Received from Katy Scaia (Donor) on July 30, 2011
What
- Name
- Manuscript
- Identification Number
- 2902/23
- Type of Item
- manuscript
- Material
- palm leaf, wood and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 10.3 cm, width 23.0 cm, depth 3.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- John Oblati and Katy Scaia
- Received from
- Katy Scaia (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 2011
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2902/0023