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Peruse our online catalog or use the mobile version. Some of the most compelling artifacts in the collection are the illuminated or painted manuscripts. Pali texts on palm leaves and paper, mongolian buddhist texts considered one of. In addition to serving as beautiful decor and a source of entertainment, having rare and. Palm leaf books originated with the buddhist tradition in india about 1200 years ago and were.
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