Cham manuscript made of palm leaves. The binding area of the manuscript is pierced with holes and stuck with two small, round strips of wood which hold the two ends of the palm leaves manuscript together. Each palm leaves page is pierced with holes at the two ends to fit with the binding area. The covers are made of wood that holds the manuscript together with threads in the middle. A square piece of white paper stamped “Lam Gia Tinh” is stuck to the front cover. The pages are numbered in order in blue ballpoint pen and are coded with "G95". The manuscript is in good condition. The text is inscribed on the leaves surface and blackened by ink extracted from a wild flower in the forest (bingu kalao). The text is written in Akhar Thrah script. The manuscript covers the themes of religion, literature and affairs related to the feudal system. Contents: worship rites for the God of Soil, funeral dirges, poetry about kings of Dai Viet, king crowning, texts about elephants and tax. Size: 34 x 5 x 5 cm.
The manuscript was passed down from his ancestors, and Mr. Lam Gia Tinh has owned it up to now.
Extent and Medium of original material: Covers made of wood. Palm leaves. 236 pages.
Volume no.: 1.
