Lacquer chest containing three sets of Burmese Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts and wooden cover boards, the largest 14 x 61 x 4cm. The square script lacquered in the 'tamarind seed' style relates to ordination, donations, consecration of a new building or curing sickness.
Sa-daik [Buddhist manuscript chest] and Kammavaca [Buddhist ordination manuscript]
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 105489
- Dates of Creation
- 19th-20th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Burmese Pali
- Physical Description
- 1 chest, 3 manuscripts
Scope and Content
Access Information
Manuscript is fragile. Requests to consult the original manuscript should be emailed to docenquiry@soas.ac.uk and marked for the attention of the Head of Special Collections and Archives
Restrictions Apply
Acquisition Information
Gift from Sir Evan Miller.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
L65 x W20 x D19cm.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance
Custodial History
Previously in custody of Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl of Roberts (1832-1914).