Illustrated texts on the story of the 28 Buddhas, 8 arahants, Shwedagon pagoda and Jakata stories

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 102 OS MS 381240
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1933 CE
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Shan
  • Physical Description
    • 13 sheets

Scope and Content

Illustrated texts on the story of the 28 Buddhas, 8 arahants, Shwedagon pagoda and Jakata stories

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Donated to SOAS Library in November 2014 by Nathaniel Tarn (previously Dr E. Michael Mendelson)

Note

BE = Burmese Era

Origin: Asia -- Myanmar -- Shan State

Illustration: drawn images of the past 28 Buddhas

Alternative Form Available

Digital copy available via SOAS Digital Library

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Illustrated manuscript; 35x53cm

Custodial History

Acquired by the anthropologist Dr. E. Michael Mendelson (afterwards Nathanial Tarn) in the Shan States, Burma in 1959

Subjects

Buddhism