Razor (mit-khone)
Razor
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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This razor was used in conjunction with the tonsure scissors (402-1894) during the top-knot ceremony. The high level of craftsmanship that it displays are similar to the tonsure scissors, suggesting both formed part of a set.
Object details
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| Title | Razor (mit-khone) |
| Materials and techniques | Steel with black coral handle mounted in gold and coloured enamels |
| Brief description | mit-khone; Ritual, steel gold black coral, Thailand, C18 |
| Physical description | Razor ('mit-khone') of steel with black coral handle, mounted in gold, enriched with coloured enamels. The blade is inlaid with gold floral ornament. Used in the hair-cutting ceremoney ('kone chook'). |
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| Gallery label | CEREMONIAL RAZOR (THAI: MIT KHONE)
Steel, gilding, black coral, coloured enamel
Bangkok
Early to mid 19th century
406-1894
This razor was used in conjunction with the tonsure scissors (402-1894) during the top-knot ceremony. The high level of craftsmanship that it displays are similar to the tonsure scissors, suggesting both formed part of a set.
(1/10/2008) |
| Summary | This razor was used in conjunction with the tonsure scissors (402-1894) during the top-knot ceremony. The high level of craftsmanship that it displays are similar to the tonsure scissors, suggesting both formed part of a set. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 406-1894 |
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| Record created | April 8, 2008 |
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