Title in Thai: พระมาลัย.
Title in Mon: မှာထေလှဲဝက်သၟာန်.
Transliterated title: MHĀY THE LHAI WAK SMĀN.
Palm leaf manuscript of the Phra Malai story in 6 bundles. Phra Malai is legendary Buddhist monk who acquired supernatural powers through his accumulated merit. His stories are most popular in Thailand. Although the bundles appear to form a unit and were labelled and bundled as such in the temple collection, the information contained in each is slightly different. Some have titles, others do not. Bundles may not be in correct order.
Extent: 1 of 6 bundles, approximately 32 faces.
Condition of original material: Fairly good condition and legible. Some sort of resin or other matter is on some edges. Emendations made in ink, pencil, and possibly felt-tip pen.
Custodial history: Handwriting is Thai Mon; colophon states it was written at Bhā Prān (Wat Sālādaeng Neua) in the same province.
Scribe(s): Candakummā (monk's name).
Additional date information: Buddhist Era 1219.
