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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1984.541
Title
Handbook of Ramakian Illustrations, with Captions in Thai Language and Script
Classification
Manuscripts
Work Type
manuscript
Date
19th century
Places
Creation Place: Southeast Asia, Thailand
Culture
Thai
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/201580

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Accordion-fold book; ink and color on paper; with lacquered covers
Dimensions
10.8 x 36.2 cm (4 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer
Accession Year
1984
Object Number
1984.541
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The Ramakian is the Thai story of Rama. Scenes and characters include "phap chap," pairs in combat. Short captions in cursive Thai provide names of characters.

Verification Level

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