Accession No
MN0126.78
Description
A ceramic bowl with Shwe Na Bay Nat spirit standing in the centre.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
20th century c. 1960s
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.78; MAA: MN0126.78
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Glaze
Local Term
Measurements
42mm Weight 0.686kg
Events
Context (Production / use)
Dragons and snakes are said to be partial to milk so an offering of milk or charmed water is poured into the bowl when the spirit is propitiated.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Labels & Markings)
The remains of the adhesive back of an old label can be seen on the underside.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the exterior reads '78'.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A ceramic bowl with Shwe Na Bay Nat spirit standing in the centre.
Event Date 13/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278624
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