Ginikeḷi sādana krama

MS Sinhalese 388

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Palm-leaf manuscript of 19th century on methods of making fireworks. The quantities in the formulae are given in astrological numerals, and at times the names of chemicals used are abbreviated.

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Collection: Wellcome Collection
Extra Language Label: Sinhalese
Extra Source Serial No: 358
Identifier: MS Sinhalese 388
Institution: Wellcome Collection
Sub Collection: Sinhalese
Subject: Science
Title: Ginikeḷi sādana krama
Material: Palm leaf
Physical Completeness: Complete
Condition: Good
Folios: 4
Sheet Dimensions: 3.6 x 32.8 cm
Country: UK
Attribution: Wellcome Collection, CC BY 4.0.
Note: Palm-leaf manuscript of 19th century on methods of making fireworks. The quantities in the formulae are given in astrological numerals, and at times the names of chemicals used are abbreviated.

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Reference number: MS Sinhalese 388
Language: Sinhalese
Script: Sinhalese
Subject: Science
Repository / institution: Wellcome Collection
Material: Palm leaf
Public access: Published public record

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