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Project / Collection Continuing Digitisation of Cham Manuscripts in Vietnam Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP1005/17 Subject Travel

1. EAP1005/17/18

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/17/18
Title:
A reference text on auspicious and inauspicious hours
Scope & Content:
Instructions on finding fair and deteriorating times to initiate offerings or for departures. 16 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; cover using handmade paper dày; written in Chinese ink on Chinese paper folded in half; Akhar Thrah script. Size: 19.5cm x 9.5cm. The condition of the manus...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
19 TIFF images

2. EAP1005/17/22

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/17/22
Title:
Rituals for the ill-fated deaths, purification rituals
Scope & Content:
The manuscript includes incantations used by Gru Urang dignitaries to perform rituals for the ill-fated death (accidental deaths); purification rituals for the misfortunes; incantations to tease tiger, to protect body when going far away. 20 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; no covers; ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
20 TIFF images

3. EAP1005/17/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/17/25
Title:
A reference text on deteriorating and fair dates, talismans for house construction
Scope & Content:
Instructions on finding fair and deteriorating dates for departure, offering ceremony performance, house construction. The other parts describe drawing talismans during house construction. 188 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads; fabric cover; written by Chinese ink and ballpoint pen on Ch...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
192 TIFF images

4. EAP1005/17/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1005/17/28
Title:
Incantations for shamans
Scope & Content:
The manuscript includes charms and incantations used by shamans to create spells and amulets to expel evils and misfortuness; these spells and amulets allow the shamans to travel to cemeteries and other villages while not being harmed by evil forces. 32 pages. Cham manuscript bound by threads;...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chamic
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
32 TIFF images

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