Not currently on display at the V&A

Letter Case

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cylindrical body, in three detachable sections, fitted with a deep cover and a base which unscrews.

The silver band is an English addition.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Turned ivory.
Brief description
Burmese ivory cylinder for a scroll, Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. 1878-84.
Physical description
Cylindrical body, in three detachable sections, fitted with a deep cover and a base which unscrews.

The silver band is an English addition.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36cm
  • Diameter: 9cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Mr. Robert Taylor
Object history
Formerly the receptacle for a letter (scroll) written by the last King of Burma, Thibaw Min (1878-1885)
The silver band is an English addition
Collection
Accession number
312-1906

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Record createdApril 7, 1999
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