File DJG/2/6 - Unknown Jātaka text 2

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GB 891 DJG-DJG/2-DJG/2/6

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Unknown Jātaka text 2

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  • 1830 - 1847 (Creation)

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The item seems to be a fragment from the traditional commentary on the jātaka tales (the tales concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha), and consists of two and a half foolscap sheets. Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, probably in Sri Lanka, date unknown. The pages show signs of aging. Fragile. Approx. 35cmX22cm.

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  • English
  • Sinhala

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