hsun-ok
- Museum number
- 1998,0723.118
- Description
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A Kyaukka, black lacquer, hsun-ok offering vessel made of woven and coiled bamboo in six parts. It has been lacquered black on the outside and red on the inside.
- Production date
- 1920s (or possibly earlier)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 29 centimetres (base)
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Diameter: 27.50 centimetres (bowl)
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Height: 68.50 centimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2014 2 Oct – 2015 11 Jan, London, BM, Pilgrims, healers and wizards: Buddhism and religious practices in Burma and Thailand.
- Condition
- Some sun blistering on the bowl and cracks near the edges.
- Acquisition date
- 1998
- Acquisition notes
- Acquired by the donors from U Aung Swe in August 1991 for 3,500 kyats.
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 1998,0723.118
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: Isaacs 118
