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hintha bird

Also known as: hintha bird; hintha
Scope note: The hintha bird is a Burmese version of the ancient Indian hamsa bird. In both contexts, it is associated with royalty. The hintha bird is the symbol of the city of Pegu.
Broader terms: x116353; asian mythical figure/creature

12 related objects

betel-box

Museum number: 1998,0723.72 |
Ethnic group: x91112 Made by:Burmese |
Production date: 1920s-1990 |
Production place: Made in:BurmaMade in:Pagan

betel-box

Museum number: 1998,0723.71 |
Producer name: BIOG10740 Made by:Hsaya Tway |
Production date: 20thC (mid) |
Production place: Made in:Pagan

cheroot box

Museum number: 2012,3038.1 |
Production date: 1990s |
Production place: Made in:Burma

cheroot box

Museum number: 1998,0723.255 |
Production date: 1950s |
Production place: Made in:BurmaMade in:Pagan

hsun-ok; vessel-stand; bowl

Museum number: 1993,1117.1 |
Production date: 19thC(late)-20thC(early) |
Production place: Made in:Mandalay |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Burma

hsun-ok

Museum number: 1994,1116.2 |
Production date: 19thC (mid) |
Production place: Made in:Mandalay

hsun-ok

Museum number: 1993,1117.2 |
Production date: 19thC(late)-20thC(early) |
Production place: Made in:Mandalay |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Burma

hsun-ok

Museum number: 1994,1116.1 |
Production date: 19thC (mid) |
Production place: Made in:Mandalay

kauk khauk te; offering-bowl

Museum number: 1998,0723.158 |
Production date: 20thC (early) |
Production place: Made in:Kengtung

manuscript

Museum number: 1989,1011.4 |
Production date: 1850-1900 |
Production place: Made in:Burma

mat

Museum number: 2000,0808.1 |
Production date: 20thC(late) |
Production place: Made in:Pagan

plate

Museum number: 1991,1023.28 |
Producer name: BIOG84464 Workshop of:Royal Golden Tortoise Workshop |
Production date: 1980s-1990 |
Production place: Made in:Pagan