The manuscript No.172 is written in a set of loose folios. There are two sizes of paper; 33,3 x 21,2 cm and 35 x 21.5 cm. The condition of paper is brittle, taped, torn, perforated and yellowing. The ink penetrates to the reverse side, but the writing is still readable. In this manuscript, Prince Madrais writes the obligation of a prince, the rules of etiquette, natures law, his works related to return back nature.
Extent and format of original material: File 172: 232 pages of folios.
Owner(s) of original material: Prince Djatikusumah, Ratna Gumilang Damiasih.
Author/Scribe: Prince Madrais Sadewa Alibassa Kusuma Wijayaningrat.
The material is written in Cacarakan (Sundanese-Javanese) script.
