Naxi manuscript
Oblong octavo, 12 ff., 3 lines, each text box outlined in ink, written in black ink in Naxi (Moso) Dongba pictographic glyphs [in Naxi: 'ss dgyu', transl. 'wood records'], on cotton paper. Folios sewn together at left margin, 76 x 267 (fills entire page) mm. Manuscript likely used as a prompt for th...
| Archive & Special Collections | CIM/04/09/03/03 | Restrictions Apply |
| Order number: |
CIM/Artefacts, Box 2 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
? 19th century |
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
CIM/Artefacts, Box 2 |
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| Summary: |
Oblong octavo, 12 ff., 3 lines, each text box outlined in ink, written in black ink in Naxi (Moso) Dongba pictographic glyphs [in Naxi: 'ss dgyu', transl. 'wood records'], on cotton paper. Folios sewn together at left margin, 76 x 267 (fills entire page) mm. Manuscript likely used as a prompt for the recitation of ritual texts. Origin: South-West China [CIM/PP 596/1]. Also a note identifying the manuscript by Eric Douglas Grinstead, Assistant Keeper Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, British Museum [CIM/PP 596/2] (n.d.). |
| Extent: |
1 volume |
| Custodial history: | Provenance: Acquired by Rev John Graham and Lottie Graham |
| Access status: |
Restrictions Apply |
| Access conditions: |
Open for consultation. However, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library at least one working day in advance of your visit. |
| Language: | Naxi |
| Scripts: |
Dongba |
| Format: | Archive |