Accession No
MN0126.206
Description
A tall bamboo bowl depicting scenes from a Burmese play 'The Emerald Box' or 'Pya Zat' expressed in yok-thei style. The lacquer is damaged around the base exposing the bamboo and it is heavily chipped around the rim. A large crack is around the bottom third of the body. This has had repair work done as old glue can be seen around the crack.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
early 20th century
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.206; MAA: MN0126.206; 32 [Singer no]; B.L.11.N.F.S
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Lacquer
Local Term
Measurements
187mm Weight 0.56kg
Events
Context (Field collection)
Purchased in Portobello Road, London 14 June 1975
Event Date 14/6/1975
Author: Rachel Hand
Context (References)
(Bib): Fraser-Lu, Sylvia. 1985. Burmese Lacquerware. The Tamarind Press: Bangkok. Fig 29.
Event Date 23/10/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Labels & Markings)
A label adhered to the exterior reads '32'. The interior is marked 'B.L.11.N.F.S'.
Event Date 23/10/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A tall bamboo bowl depicting scenes from a Burmese play 'The Emerald Box' or 'Pya Zat' expressed in yok-thei style. The lacquer is damaged around the base exposing the bamboo and it is heavily chipped around the rim. A large crack is around the bottom third of the body. This has had repair work done as old glue can be seen around the crack.
Event Date 23/10/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278223
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