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Leparello Manuscript
Nepal
circa 18th-19th century
width: 26.4 cm, length (unfolded): 123.5 cm
A 13-page leparello manuscript, most likely a tantric text, comprising 13 pages inscribed in black and red ink on both sides in Newari script, five ruled lines to a
page, and with three full-page colour illustrations, each with two separate depictions of the Buddha.
The first and last sides have been dyed black and serve as covers. They also have a further five lines of script in black, now largely illegible. The manuscript is
on handmade paper that is speckled with gold dust throughout and stained yellow with a native insecticide. The manuscript is in good condition with wear to
several corners and some minor creasing.
Inventory no.: 220
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Leparello Manuscript
Nepal
circa 18th-19th century
width: 26.4 cm, length (unfolded): 123.5 cm
A 13-page leparello manuscript, most likely a tantric text, comprising 13 pages inscribed in black and red ink on both sides in Newari script, five ruled lines to a
page, and with three full-page colour illustrations, each with two separate depictions of the Buddha.
The first and last sides have been dyed black and serve as covers. They also have a further five lines of script in black, now largely illegible. The manuscript is
on handmade paper that is speckled with gold dust throughout and stained yellow with a native insecticide. The manuscript is in good condition with wear to
several corners and some minor creasing.
Inventory no.: 220
This Item is available - Ask about this item
