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Buddhist Manuscript
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Palm leaf material is still used for manuscripts in Sri Lanka. The palm leaves are prepared first by boiling them, drying them in the sun, and then rubbing them with oils. Scribes then use a metal stylus to incise the text. Then charcoal powder is wiped across the pages, filling in only the inscribed lines.
| Artist / Maker | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1700 |
| Culture / Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Medium | Covers: Gum tempera on wood; pages: charcoal on palm leaves |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Manuscript |
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