Opening passage of <i>Serat Selarasa</i>, written in Javanese language and script. Dated 24 Sapar A.J.1731 (4 June 1804). The manuscript is profusely illustrated with very fine wayang-style illustrations in colour and gold leafs.
Unknown. The original owner of the MS is noted at the top of the first page: punika serat kagunganipun nyonya Sakeber [gezaghebber, or perhaps Madame Schaber of Surabaya]. Col. Colin Mackenzie received the MS from Rothenbühler at Surabaya in Feb. 1812. Mackenzie Collection, 1823
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