Accession No

MN0126.29


Description

A large ceramic ink stand with a yellow brown glaze. Decorated with two princely figures and eagle. Small chips to extremities and some areas of red paint.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar


Period

19th century


Source

Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

MN0126.29; MAA: MN0126.29


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Glaze; Paint


Local Term


Measurements

210mm x 245mm x 180mm Weight 2.78kg


Events

Context (Production / use)
[Singer, Noel Francis notes] Made for the Victorian tourist market.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Inscription)
There is a small line of non-Latin script written on the underside in pencil but there is no translation.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the top reads '29'.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
A large ceramic ink stand with a yellow brown glaze. Decorated with two princely figures and eagle. Small chips to extremities and some areas of red paint.
Event Date 14/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:278625

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