Accession No
MN0126.364
Description
Painting on pink silk depicting a procession including elephants and royalty. There is slight damage to the piece.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.364; MAA: MN0126.364
Cultural Affliation
Material
Silk; Paint
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Hand written label affixed to piece reads 'f'.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Physical description)
Painting on pink silk depicting a procession including elephants and royalty. There is slight damage to the piece. The painting on the silk has numerous elements to it, there are a large quantity of men and women depicted around the borders, most of these figures may be dressed in similar garments however the colours are different. At either end of the piece the scene is different compared to the relative symmetry of the rest of the painting. The left side depicts a king on a throne whereas the right side depicts two people on a black elephant.
Event Date 22/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay
FM:278715
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