Lontar manuscript, probably Balinese, and Hindu / Buddhist religious.
Presumably purchased as a souvenir in the 1980s, age unknown. Nevertheless, a unique piece.
27 strips of dried lontar palm leaf, written on both sides (or notched and rubbed). Flower, 2 frogs, 2 crocodiles as 'lids' to hold the lontar strips in place.
29.5 cm long
3 cm wide
6 cm high
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBeige, BrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height6 cmWidth29 cmDepth3 cm