Robert Ernest Hume palm leaf book, January 1817

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Robert Ernest Hume palm leaf book, January 1817

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1.5 linear feet; 1.5 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains a palm leaf book with a mirror glass cover from Chiengmai, Siam (Thailand). The book is written in Lao characters, and contains karmacacha, the ordination vows for a bhiksu (a Buddhist monk). It is dated on Friday, the 3rd of the waxing moon, in the fourth month of Julasakarat Era 1179 (January 1817 A.D.).

This series is arranged in original order.



Box 1OS Palm leaf book, January 1817

This item is open for research, but is extremely fragile, necessitating great care in handling. Please contact Burke Library staff for more information.