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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1
Title:: Lanten Manuscripts from Northern Laos
Scope & Content:: This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1650-21st century
Extent:: 34245 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/19
Title:: Anonymous Collector 19
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 55 manuscripts. The catalogue references of the individual manuscripts range from: EAP791/1/19/1 to EAP791/1/19/55. Custodial history: The original manuscripts are part of a private collection owned by an anonymous collector in Northern Laos.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1810-1960
Extent:: 1940 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/19/17
Title:: 一本亡斎存照
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 一本亡斎存照 [Yiben wangzhai cunzhao]. A short lexicon about terms used in classical Chinese articles or ritual documents. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and for...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 19th century
Extent:: 10 TIFF images

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