Accession No
MN0126.85
Description
Framed painting on blacked-out silk originally intended for a folding fan, clearly shown through the folds in the silk. The fan depicts a boat race on the moat at Mandalay.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
c.1890
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.85; MAA: MN0126.85; 85
Cultural Affliation
Material
Silk; Wood; Glass
Local Term
Measurements
402mm x 762mm Weight 1.95kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label adhered to painting reads '85', this is in reference to Singer's original inventory.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten note attached to the back of the painting reads '16 Sept 1995 £120 Portobello Rd London'.
Event Date 16/9/1995
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Physical description)
Framed painting on blacked-out silk originally intended for a folding fan, clearly shown through the folds in the silk. The fan depicts a boat race on the moat at Mandalay. The scene is split into two, with eight boats separating two groups of people. The upper tier of the fan depicts wealthy people and royalty at court. There are three pairs of people seated in individual viewing stands, surrounding these pairs are large groups of attendants and court ladies.
The painting is framed within a simple gold frame, with a cream background behind the painting. Attached to the back of the painting is a metal wire.
Event Date 16/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay
FM:278656
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