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Cover of a Palm-Leaf Manuscript

1600s

Ceylon

Medium
ivory
Measurements
Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mahruhk Tarapor and Stan Czuma in memory of George P. Bickford 1992.85
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally long ivory panel is deeply carved with a symmetrical relief in warm cream. At the center, a multi-petaled flower sprouts scrolling vines and acanthus-like leaves that fill the horizontal space. A fine beaded border frames the top and bottom edges. Dark brown shadows emphasize the depth of the floral pattern, while small circular holes are drilled near the corners and at the flower's center.

Cover of a Palm-Leaf Manuscript

1600s

Ceylon

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