Accession No

MN0126.35


Description

Seated figure of a male nat spirit who has been deliberately sculpted with his left hand missing. The sculpture is made from ceramic and has a brown glaze. There is considerable damage to the sculpture.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar


Period

?16th century ?17th century


Source

Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

MN0126.35; MAA: MN0126.35; 35


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Glaze


Local Term


Measurements

155mm x 290mm x 130mm Weight 3.499kg


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label adhered to the figure reads '35'. This is in relation to the original inventory of Noel F. Singer.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay


Context (References)
Lowry, John. 1974. Burmese Art. London Her Majesty's Stationary Office: London. Fig. 20. Reference only, Fig. 20 shows a sculpture dating to the same time period.
Event Date 1974
Author: Annie McKay


Description (Physical description)
Seated figure of a male nat spirit who has been deliberately sculpted with his left hand missing. The sculpture is made from ceramic and has a brown glaze. There is considerable damage to the sculpture, his left foot is missing as well as parts of his crown. In addition, the glaze has cracked down the back of the figure.
Event Date 14/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay


FM:278626

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