Chinese and Sinhalese, 18th century text
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Chinese and Sinhalese, 18th century text
Chinese and Sinhalese text, 18th century manuscript. The Chinese characters and names (left) are for weights and measures, and the proper names of places and people. The Sinhalese text (right) shows the names of the months and days of the week. This page is from the book Syntagma dissertationum quas olim auctor doctissimus (1767), the posthumous collected works of the English orientalist Thomas Hyde (1636-1703)
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1600s 1700s 17th Century 18th Century Character Characters Chinese Language Letter Letters Linguistics Manuscript Orthography Page Symbol Symbols Text Writing Mono Chrome Orientalism Sinhalese
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This print showcases a fascinating piece of history, capturing the essence of cultural exchange in the 18th century. The image features an exquisite manuscript from that era, displaying both Chinese and Sinhalese text side by side. On the left-hand side, we can observe intricate Chinese characters and names representing weights and measures, as well as places and people. Meanwhile, on the right-hand side, the Sinhalese text reveals the enchanting names of months and days of the week. The page depicted here is extracted from "Syntagma dissertationum quas olim auctor doctissimus" (1767), which is a compilation of works by Thomas Hyde, an eminent English orientalist who lived between 1636-1703. This artwork serves as a testament to Hyde's profound knowledge in Oriental studies. The monochrome illustration evokes nostalgia for an era when communication relied heavily on handwritten letters adorned with beautifully crafted symbols. It offers us a glimpse into linguistics and orthography during this period while highlighting cross-cultural connections between Europe, China, and Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon). As we delve into this mesmerizing photograph print from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how language transcends borders and unites diverse cultures through its timeless beauty.
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