betel-box
- Museum number
- 1998,0723.6
- Description
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Betel box made of split bamboo decorated with lacquer in the yun technique. The top of the cover is decorated with a peacock indicating the brand. It is covered with inscriptions concerning the donor of the box.
- Production date
- 20thC(early)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 15.70 centimetres
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Height: 15 centimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- The presence of the peacock on the top of the cover indicates that this is from the workshop of Hsaya Ban. His address is given in the inscription as Pagan Town, Pyizu Quarter.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1998
- Acquisition notes
- Acquired by the donors from Daw Nu Nu Tin at Pagan in December 1989 for 2,000 kyats.
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 1998,0723.6
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: Isaacs 6
