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betel-box
Object Type
betel-box
Museum number
1998,0723.10
Description
Betel box of lacquered split bamboo with two internal trays decorated with the ku-nan kan-byat pattern (design of semi-circles) in the yun technique.
Production date
20thC (early)-20thC (mid)
Production place
Made in:
Pagan
(?)
Materials
bamboo
lacquer
Technique
lacquered
yun
woven
Dimensions
Diameter:
20.80 centimetres
Height:
20 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Isaacs / Unpublished Lacquer Catalogue
(10)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Ralph H Isaacs
Donated by:
Mrs Ruth Isaacs
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Daw May Kyi Win
Acquisition date
1998
Acquisition notes
Gift to the donors from Daw May Kyi Win on her departure for the USA in January 1990.
Department
Asia
Registration number
1998,0723.10