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The letter is from Nihā Giri to Kuvera Bhārthi, discussing the trade situation in Tibet, and addressing financial transactions involving gold, silver, and pending amounts (NS 865)

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Identifier: PCCHA_0001_0017
Title: The letter is from Nihā Giri to Kuvera Bhārthi, discussing the trade situation in Tibet, and addressing financial transactions involving gold, silver, and pending amounts (NS 865)
Type, original: copy

Content

Abstract: The letter is from Nihā Giri to Kuvera Bhārthi, discussing the trade situation in Tibet, and addressing financial transactions involving gold, silver, and pending amounts. Giri expresses concern about the cold weather in Tibet and encourages Bhārthi to communicate any fears while also providing instructions about goods and payments.
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Date

Date: NS 865 unspecified unspecified unspecified unspecified
Further details: card gives date: "1745 AD"
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Script and language

Language, script: Sanskrit, Newari; Newari

Physical appearance

Width, height, and unit: 47.00; 24.50; cm
No. of folios: 1
Material, binding, and colour: Nepali paper; loose; light natural colour
Condition: good; complete

Institution

Institution and reg. no.: Private; Chāy Bāhāḥ Maṭha; PD_0003_0017_0002
Source and details: Chāy Bāhāḥ Maṭha; Microfilmed on // as
Running no., exposures: 2

Project specific information

Created, modified, ID: 5/8/24, 12:00 AM; 5/13/25, 9:10 AM; 18
Notes: The backside contains the person's name 'Kuve Bhāthi' and the place name 'Bhakudhvākā'.
Technical terms: mahanta

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