Accession No

1955.32 E


Description

Miniature stone axe, subsequently perforated and possibly worn as an amulet. Roughly rectangular in shape with almost flat cross-section, slightly bevelled flattened edges tapering to narrow rounded butt; central biconical perforation. Possibly made of chalcedony.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Upper Myanmar


Period


Source

Kaulbach, Ronald John Henry (Lt.-Col.) [subsequent collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1955.32 E


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone; ?Chalcedony


Local Term


Measurements

47mm


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 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


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 rectangular in shape with almost flat cross-section, slightly bevelled flattened edges tapering to narrow rounded butt; central biconical perforation. Possibly made of chalcedony.
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


FM:304918

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