A copy of the Malaysian epic Hang Tuah dating from 1882 CE with the volumes in their original gilded leather bindings. The opening pages have illuminated arched frames filled with scrolls. Although the author of this story of loyalty to one's laeder is not known, it is thought to date from the 16th century being set in the Melaka Sultanate during the fifteenth-century reign of Sultan Mansur Syah.
Hikayat Hang Tuah [Story of Hang Tuah]
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 37075
- Dates of Creation
- 1882 CE
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Malay (macrolanguage)
- Physical Description
- 2 vols.
Scope and Content
Access Information
Open
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
H33 x W22.5cm
Conditions Governing Use
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