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Palm leaf book a medical text written in a south Indian script
Palm leaf book a medical text written in a south Indian script
Object Number 980-17-60/13480
Display Title Palm leaf book a medical text written in a south Indian script
Descriptions
Object Description Palm leaf book, a medical text written in a south indian script, +
Inventory Description Book, inscribed palm leaves bound with cord between 2 carved wood slats
Classification
  • Book
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India
Materials Palm leaf, Wood, Cotton cord, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 39.5 x 10 x 3.5 cm (15 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-17-60/13480

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