Accession No
MN0126.317
Description
A shwezawa soon-oak, a container, with a tapering cover and stand covered in black lacquer and gilded. It is covered in floral motifs and four medallions depicting a mythical creature, possibly a ?Toe.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
20th century 1970s
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.317; MAA: MN0126.317; 67
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo; Lacquer; Gilt
Local Term
Measurements
473mm Weight 0.851kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the exterior of the lid reads '67'. This is in reference to an inventory of lacquerware seen amongst the collector's paperwork written on 14th April 1999.
Event Date 14/04/1999
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A shwezawa soon-oak, a container, with a tapering cover and stand covered in black lacquer and gilded. It is covered in floral motifs and four medallions depicting a mythical creature, possibly a ?Toe. It consists of four parts: the pedestal base, an inner tray, the lid, and the tip of the lid which slots into a small hole in the lid.
Event Date 16/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278660
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