Title in Thai: พระมาลัย.
Title in Mon: မှာထေလှဲ.
Transliterated title: MHĀY THE LHAI.
Palm leaf manuscript of Phra Malai 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. The colophon on this bundle gives information on pagination, not additional titles. Despite the fact that numbering is from CA to JU, the bundle appears complete, and begins with a standard Pali abbreviation, 'Namattu'.
Extent: 3 of 6 bundles, approximately 60 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.
