Siamese Pali Manuscript ca 1800, illustrated with several figural paintings with gold leaf to edges; according to paperwork " a monastic text based on the Theravada Scriptures of Southern Buddhism. Used by monks for preaching to laity." on accordion folded Khoi paper. Age related wear to end pages and illustrations, slight insect damage to edges and no covers. Width 27 1/4 inches (69.2 cm.). PROVENANCE: With the card and a description from Julian & Barbara Harding Oriental Art / 144 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford / Cambridge. England with associated printed material.