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Handbook of Ramakian Illustrations, with Captions in Thai Language and Script

Handbook of Ramakian Illustrations, with Captions in Thai Language and Script

Thai

The Ramakian is the Thai story of Rama. Scenes and characters include "phap chap," pairs in combat. Short captions in cursive Thai provide names of characters.

Accordion-fold book; ink and color on paper; with lacquered covers

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