Description (Labels & Markings)
Old label for 1955.32 A-H 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

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 (Physical description)
Description for 1955.32 A-H: Flat jade pebbles, the surfaces ground smooth, pierced near the centre. In two cases they are miniature celts, one of which not completely pierced.
Event Date 1955
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Miniature stone axe, subsequently perforated and possibly worn as an amulet. Roughly oval in shape with almost flat cross-section, rounded cutting edge, rounded sides tapering down to narrow butt, biconical perforation slightly off centre. Possibly made of chalcedony.
Event Date 16/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck