Accession No
MN0126.294
Description
A bamboo betel box consisting of the lid, base, and one tray. it is covered in lacquer and decorated in red, orange, green, yellow, and black. The design is called zar-yun, or lace pattern. The lid depicts a prince carrying a bow in a medallion. The underside of the base has been signed. The lacquer on the lid is chipped.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
20th century ?1920s
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.294; MAA: MN0126.294; 52
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo; Lacquer
Local Term
Measurements
90mm Weight 0.414kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A label adhered to the exterior reads '52'. This is in reference to an inventory of lacquerware seen amongst the collector's paperwork written on 14th April 1999.
Event Date 14/04/1999
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Inscription)
The inscription on the base reads 'Saya Min'.
Event Date 10/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A bamboo betel box consisting of the lid, base, and one tray. it is covered in lacquer and decorated in red, orange, green, yellow, and black. The design is called zar-yun, or lace pattern. The lid depicts a prince carrying a bow in a medallion. The underside of the base has been signed. The lacquer on the lid is chipped.
Event Date 10/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278600
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