Accession No
MN0126.14
Description
A wooden harp in the form of a crocodile, possible Mon work. The strings are missing. Decorated with black and red lacquer and gilding.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
Late 19th century
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.14; MAA: MN0126.14
Cultural Affliation
?Mon
Material
Wood; Fibre; Metal; Copper alloy, Gilt; Lacquer
Local Term
Measurements
75mm x 85mm x 480mm Weight 0.275kg
Events
Context (Found together / assemblage)
[Singer, Noel Francis notes] A pair with MN0126.15.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (References)
Singer, Noel Francis. 1997. ''An Offering for Southern Tunes': Pyu Dancers and Mon Musicians at the Tang Court in 802 AD. In Arts of Asia. vol 27 no 6. pp. 98-106.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Labels & Markings)
A label adhered to the top reads '14'.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A wooden harp in the form of a crocodile, possible Mon work. The strings are missing. Decorated with black and red lacquer and gilding.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278519
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