Description:
The object is a rolled piece of thin palm leaf manuscript with inscribed (handwritten) characters. It is secured in a square shaped knot made of the same material as the rolled material. The characters etched onto the object are translated as Tamil. The characters are visible on the outer most surface of the rolled object and the inner most surface of the object. The object maintains a coiled consistency as it is wrapped almost like a scroll and is a light beige color throughout its entire body. The letter loops six times over, and it is presumed that it contains writing on most of its rolled body. The letter is bound by a square seal made of the same material that secures the coiling to ensure it does not open until it reaches its intended recipient.

Tags:
missionaries

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