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19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding

About the Item

19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding. Beautiful Objet d'Art with prayers written in beautiful Sinhalese script. Can be separated and mounted on linen as a wall decoration Measures: 20 inch L x 2 inch W x 1 inch D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Sri Lanka
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #12031stDibs: LU88689201751
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