Object

Accession No

MN0126.281

Description

A large Ko-kaw-tee bowl made of bamboo and covered in black lacquer and ornately decorated and gilded. The fine decoration is made in thayo, a mixture of lacquer and ash. There is a medallion on the underside of the bowl with the name of the craftsman. There is a hole in one side and the handle is missing.

Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Shan State; Kyaington

Period

20th century c. 1900

Source

Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

MN0126.281; MAA: MN0126.281; 61; B.L.33.N.F.S

Cultural Affliation

?Shan

Material

Bamboo; Lacquer; Gilt; Metal

Local Term

ko kaw tee

Measurements

150mm Weight 0.378kg

Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
A label adhered to the interior reads 'BL.33.N.F.S'. The 'BL' number is in reference to a previous inventory devised by the collector during the ?1980s, one version of this inventory was seen amongst the collectors paperwork dated to 12th July 1983.

A label adhered to the exterior reads '61'. This is in reference to an inventory of lacquerware seen amongst the collector's paperwork written on 14th April 1999.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Inscription)
The inscription on the underside reads 'This is the work of Ah Law Ka of Kyaington (Kengtung) Price Rs 12'.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
A large Ko-kaw-tee bowl made of bamboo and covered in black lacquer and ornately decorated and gilded. The fine decoration is made in thayo, a mixture of lacquer and ash. There is a medallion on the underside of the bowl with the name of the craftsman. There is a hole in one side and the handle is missing.
Event Date 7/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

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