Sutra book - Sri Lanka - 19th century

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Antique Hindu temple prayer book from Sri Lanka, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1800), titled Sutra book, comprising about 150 palm leaf folios inscribed on both sides in Sinhalese, bound with a cord, measuring 44 x 6 cm and about 7 cm thick, in good condition.

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Ancient prayer book from a Hindu temple in Sri Lanka. From circa 1800.
Between two sturdy wooden outer covers lie about 150 palm leaves, inscribed on both sides in Sinhala, the official language of Sri Lanka.
Bound with a cord.

44 x 6 cm, 7 cm thick.

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