Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP373/25 - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/20
Title:: Lai Lit [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: It contains the creation story of the universe from the three golden eggs. It is written that Thau Lung Ngam sat on the eggs to hatch for many years but he couldn't not hatch them. So he went on search of a remedy to hatch them and got purified water to sprinkle over the eggs. When these eggs wer...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 135 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/21
Title:: Lik Ka Na [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This is a fortune telling manuscript. There is grid box in image 0001, this grid has 15 boxes, each having a number in it in an arranged manner. The fortune of an individual is based on the number he selects. In image 0002, it is written that if an individual selects the number 4 he may lose his ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 4 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/24
Title:: Nang Khai [1747-48 or 1807-08]
Scope & Content:: It is a story of a buffalo keeper named Kun Deo who marries the daughter of Lendon. Lak Ni Tau Ngi Khut Sau Kham Mung, Dvn Kau, This corresponds to the 9th month of either 1747-48, or 1807-08.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 1747-1808
Extent:: 58 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/25
Title:: Paper Manuscript [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: It contains mantra for protection from any kind of bad happening. In image 0002.tiff, line 5 it is written that the next two folios are missing. Again in image 0009.tiff, line 10 it is written that the next three folios are missing.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 11 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/26
Title:: Phe Du Ban [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: The content of this manuscript deals with astrology. It is about forecasting lucky and unlucky days to start any kind of work on any particular day or to travel in any direction based on the day of travel. In image 0003.tiff, it is written that travel to the east on the 9th day is good and can br...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 36 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/27
Title:: Phe Du Ban [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This manuscript contains mantra to attract or hypnotise people towards oneself. It was named as Leek Phe Do One by the National Mission for Manuscripts when they came to Jibeshwar Mohan's house.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Assamese
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 17 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/28
Title:: Phe Lung Phe Ban [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This is match making manuscript. It has astrological calculations to match brides and grooms. These calculations predict the kind of life a boy and girl is going to have if married to each other depending on their days and dates of birth. Image 0016.tiff, has a beautifully drawn table showing the...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 30 tiff images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP373/25/29
Title:: Rai Ju Dai [c18th century]
Scope & Content:: This manuscript contains astrological calculations to calculates auspicious days to start any kind of work or to travel in any direction.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tai languages
Date Range:: 18th century
Extent:: 6 tiff images

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