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Sinhalese Ola
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Sinhalese Ola
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A modern copy of a medieval Ola by Ceylon (Sri Lanka) artists. The covers are of Jak wood, painted by an artist connected with one of the Buddhist monasteries; the carved ivory button is by a well-known native engraver and the cord was made by a neophyte. The writing on the prepared leaves of the Talipot Palm was done by a scribe in another monastery.
mssHM 68488
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Sinhalese Ola
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The Ola is wrapped in woven cloth, with a metal stylus.
mssHM 68491
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Sinhalese Ola
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Book was written on the prepared leaves of the Talipot palm. The subject of the text might be medical information.
mssHM 84332
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Masonic Temples and Odd Fellows Temples marked. The Henry M. Pierce copy. In cloth covers. Alt title from cover. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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