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Manuscript Covers19th century

Not on view
Pair of long rectangular metal plaques with dense scrolling vine and floral relief decoration, dark oxidized surface, and polished oval cartouches at center
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Manuscript Covers
Place Made
Sri Lanka
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
2 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (6.7 x 29.8 cm) each
Credit Line
Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.79.247.2a-b
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya; Dehejia, Vidya; Slusser, Mary Shepherd; Fisher, Robert E.; Brown, Robert L. Arts of Asia 15 (6): 68-125 (November- December 1985).