Accession No
MN0126.308
Description
A Ko-kaw-tee bowl with fine decorations in thayo (paste of lacquer and ash), depicting a different tribal figure in eight inverted triangular panels.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
20th century 1925
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.308; MAA: MN0126.308; 62
Cultural Affliation
Material
?Wicker; ?Bamboo; Lacquer; Gilt
Local Term
Measurements
143mm Weight 0.319kg
Events
Description (Inscription)
[Singer, Noel Francis] translation: 'Saya Tay Ga [or] Ya of Kyaington [Kengtung]', (the name of the craftsman).
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the exterior reads '62'. 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: Annie McKay
Description (Physical description)
A Ko-kaw-tee bowl with fine decorations in thayo (paste of lacquer and ash), depicting a different tribal figure in eight inverted triangular panels. Singer suggests these figures represent the subjects of the Sao Pha or Chief of Kengtung, and they are coming to pay their respects. The bowl is covered in black lacquer and gilded. in addition to the eight figures, there are loops and tendrills in thayo.
Event Date 13/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay
FM:278619
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