Accession No

1955.35 D


Description

Annular piece of polished basalt, possibly a pendant, oval shape with large biconical perforation at its centre.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Upper Myanmar


Period


Source

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


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1955.35 D


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone; Basalt


Local Term


Measurements


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 1955.35 A-D: Drilled pebbles.


Event Date 1955
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Annular piece of polished basalt, possibly a pendant, oval shape with large biconical perforation at its centre.

Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card states 'D: Ring-like form. Perforation of hour glass form probably partly natural.'
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


FM:305093

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