Paper - Tibet - mid-18th century

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Description from the seller

Sacred Tibetan scripture on local textile-pulp paper. This ancient document is written in an Abugida script of Brahmic origin; they were temple sacred texts. Well preserved and written on both sides.
(The two metal discs at each end are weights to hold the document stretched for photographing. It has not been damaged in the process. They are not included).
Dimensions: 57 x 20.5 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Sacred Tibetan scripture on local textile-pulp paper. This ancient document is written in an Abugida script of Brahmic origin; they were temple sacred texts. Well preserved and written on both sides.
(The two metal discs at each end are weights to hold the document stretched for photographing. It has not been damaged in the process. They are not included).
Dimensions: 57 x 20.5 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
mid-18th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Paper
Height
57 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
240
Objects sold
100%
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