Accession No
1955.19 E
Description
A smalle ground and partially polished shouldered stone adze, with cortex remaining on the tang and shoulder. It has curved sides and plano-convex cross-section; the shoulder and cutting edge are the same width. It is mostly light grey in colour.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Upper Myanmar
Period
Source
Kaulbach, Ronald John Henry (Lt.-Col.) [subsequent collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1955.19 E
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone
Local Term
Measurements
28mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
From Triangle of Upper Burma, between latitudes 25 degrees 45 minutes and 27 degrees, and the Nmai Kha and Mali Khan rivers.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Labels & Markings)
Old label adds: 'Kaulbach Collection. 1955.1-38. Obtained from Kachin families who had owned them for years.'
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Context (Other owners)
The Kaulbach Collection had previously been in possession of various Kachin families for years.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1955.19 A-E: 'Miniature polished jade adzes of marked shouldered form. The tang generally has natural or pecked surface.'
Event Date 1955
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A smalle ground and partially polished shouldered stone adze, with cortex remaining on the tang and shoulder. It has curved sides and plano-convex cross-section; the shoulder and cutting edge are the same width. It is mostly light grey in colour.
Event Date 13/10/2023
Author: Emily Shorter
FM:304741
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