Manuscript cover Painted on wood
Manuscript covers are made of various types, some are made of sandalwood, while others are of lacquered or painted wood, decorated with beadwork and also embroidered. L D Museum houses some of the prominent examples of these, many of which are on display in the Muni Punyavijayaji
Gallery.
Period:
18th century AD
Measurement:
12.9 cm(H) x 33.3 cm(W)
Accession Number:
LDII.01083
Category:
Manuscripts and Book Covers
Provenance or region:
Bengal
Style:
Painted on wood