The Syntax of Colophons A Comparative Study across Pothi Manuscripts

The present volume focuses on the colophons found in several pothi manuscripts from Central, South and South East Asia. Its contributions discuss the colophons' defining features, thus exposing their 'syntax', focusing particularly on the tracing of recurring patterns. The information...

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Other Authors: Balbir, Nalini (Editor), Ciotti, Giovanni (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2022
Series:Studies in Manuscript Cultures 27
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Summary:The present volume focuses on the colophons found in several pothi manuscripts from Central, South and South East Asia. Its contributions discuss the colophons' defining features, thus exposing their 'syntax', focusing particularly on the tracing of recurring patterns. The information extrapolated from colophons is further analysed to obtain a better understanding of these distinct manuscript cultures.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (406 p.)
ISBN:9783110795271
9783110795233
9783110795325
Access:Open Access