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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