Pair of Earplugs
3rd quarter 19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Each is the same light sherry colour, hollowed out ear ornament with a dome shaped top. Filled with a gold leaf.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Amber & gold. Cut, shaped and polished. |
| Brief description | A pair of Burmese amber and gold nga-daung (earplugs), Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. 3rd quarter 19th century. |
| Physical description | Each is the same light sherry colour, hollowed out ear ornament with a dome shaped top. Filled with a gold leaf. |
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| Object history | 1880 Slip Book No 10,131 |
| Other number | 10,131 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 03154A/(IS) |
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| Record created | January 17, 2000 |
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