Cham manuscript made of palm leaves. Each cover of the manuscript was pierced with holes and attached with two small round strips of wood to hold the two ends of palm leaves. Each palm leaf was pierced with holes in the same position of the holes of the cover. The two covers were made of red wood to hold the manuscript; thread was also used in the middle of the manuscript. Page 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30... were left blank. The writing was carved sharply on palm surface, then made with bold strokes of resin ink. The manuscript is written in Akhar Thrah script. The manuscript is in good condition. This manuscript covers the theme of astronomy. Contents: observing the rainbow to predict the weather. Size: 20x 5 x 5 cm.
The manuscript belonged to Mr. Bac Bich Van Nhuan, Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, then was donated to the Center. At present, the Center is displaying this manuscript.
Extent and Medium of original material: Wooden covers. Palm leaves. 136 pages.
Volume no.: 4.
