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033-003706670 Language Chinese Subject Magic

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/22
Title:: Anonymous Collector 22
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 12 manuscripts. The catalogue references of the individual manuscripts range from: EAP791/1/22/1 to EAP791/1/22/12. 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:: 1788-1915
Extent:: 762 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/22/7
Title:: 隔空亡秘語一本
Scope & Content:: External cover title and title of the first text: 隔空亡秘語一本 [gekong wang miyu yiben]. Magic to be used in the primary death rituals to send the dead to the Purgatory. Includes some money for the dead so they do not make problems for the living. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1912
Extent:: 9 TIFF images

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