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Hearst Museum object titled Book, accession number 18-1252, described as Book with lontar palm leaves with incised letters and bamboo (?) outer wrappers; bronze Chinese coin attached to cord which holds book together. Book is in Pisau writing, in the Sasak language, and deals with the kings in Lombok. It is ca. 150 years old at time of accessioning (so ca. 1830). It was formerly owned by Raja Selaparang. At the time collected only a few people could still red the book. Length 16.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved bamboo, accession number 10-1507, described as Urkay chants written on a two internode section of bamboo; 23 5/8” l.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved bamboo, accession number 10-1508, described as Bamboo inscription, containing part of a long urukay chant; large single internode; 15” long, 4” wide; Hanunoo syllabic writing. Not translated.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved bamboo, accession number 10-1515, described as Letter written on kawayan type of bamboo; 7 1/8” l.; 2” w. Personal letter; Transl. of 1st sentence: “Friend I send a letter to you”; see acc. env. for transliteration.

Hearst Museum object titled Carved bamboo, accession number 10-1509, described as Ambahan chants inscribed on section of bamboo; 6 1/8” l.

Hearst Museum object titled Ink pot, accession number 5-3114, described as Moslim ink pot; Kutun da daawa Kwalaba ruputu; tree gourd; one hole in top; several thicknesses of commercial twine from handle.

Hearst Museum object titled Ink stone, accession number 9-13654, described as Inkstone; circular depression; smaller oval hole; floral carving; 12 cm x 8.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Ink well, accession number 9-16152, described as Ink well (lak), made of brass, attached cover on hinge, with punched letters on side. Purchased from Macy's by Niloufer Hirschmann. 7.5 cm diameter, 6.5 cm height including cover. Cost $15