Sinhalese Palm Leaf Manuscript from 1750 | From the Stacks

Most books today have a very specific physical form, but that wasn't always the case in many parts of the world. One type of book that might look especially peculiar to modern Western eyes is the Sinhalese palm leaf manuscripts of Sri Lanka. Join Mütter Museum staff member Kevin Diggs for a quick look at one of these fascinating books!

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