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EAP450/1/1
- Record Id:
- 040-002750042
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-002750040
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100022826870.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP450/1/1
- Title:
- Compendium of religious texts [mid 19th century]
- Scope & Content:
- Description: A collection of various texts. Many seem to be theological in nature. The manuscript is written by several hands. Has signature of Baba Deen Singalaxana. Further research needed to determine exact content. Extent and format of original material: 404 page-long manuscript. Physical characteristics of original material: 19x15x2.5 cm, good condition-very legible. Black and red ink.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Manuscripts of the Sri Lankan Malays
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-002750040
040-002750042 - Is part of:
- EAP450/1 : B.D.K Saldin Collection of Malay Manuscripts [mid 19th century]
EAP450/1/1 : Compendium of religious texts [mid 19th century] - Hierarchy:
- 032-002750040[0001]/040-002750042
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP450/1
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- complete manuscript. 404 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP450-1-1
- Thumbnail:
-
- Languages:
- Arabic
Malay - Scripts:
- Arabic
Gundal - Start Date:
- 1830
- End Date:
- 1870
- Date Range:
- Mid 19th century
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Custodial History:
- The book belonged to Baba Deen Singalaxana, current owner's grandfather who died in 1907, son of Captain Laksana. Baba Deen Singalaxana’s name is written in pencil on first page. B.D.K Saldin got book from his father upon his death in 1955.
- Information About Originals:
- The original material remains with the owner B.D.K Saldin
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)