Scriptures wrapped and tied in a heavy woven case.	The cover of a Tibetan manuscript edged with metal 'foil'.
A Sri Lankan manuscript detailing the Vidhura Jataka. This episode: four kings meditate in a forest. Except for later examples Sri Lankan leaves are often not illustrated.	Indian, c. 1100 -ink and gouache on palm. A Sanskrit version of the Prajnaparmitta Sutta - often proposed as the final statement of the Mahayana philosophy.
An illustrated Nepalese leaf manuscript - c. 1000	Usually cloth forms the base of Burmese lacquered leaves but this is a rare example using ivory - not only is it more expensive but the gilt and lacquer doesn't stick so well. The advantage being it is a lot more stable and durable.