Kun-It (Betel Box)
mid 19th century (made)
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A reflecting jewel like vessel and cover on a squat splayed stand, of a mosaic of blues, yellows and greens on a dark red ground. In the shape of a karaweik (a mythical Burmese bird) which is chicken like in appearance with its feet, pointed beak, wealth of overlapping body feathers and upturned tail.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Thitsi-lacquered bamboo basket work. Patterns formed in the relief moulded thayo and glass inlay hman-zi shwei-cha technique. |
| Brief description | Burmese bamboo and gilded lacquer kun-it (betel box) on a stand in the shape of a karaweik (mythical bird). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Patterns formed in the relief moulded thayo and glass inlay hman-zi shwei-cha technique. |
| Physical description | A reflecting jewel like vessel and cover on a squat splayed stand, of a mosaic of blues, yellows and greens on a dark red ground. In the shape of a karaweik (a mythical Burmese bird) which is chicken like in appearance with its feet, pointed beak, wealth of overlapping body feathers and upturned tail. |
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| Credit line | Given by H.G. Batten, Esq. |
| Object history | Made at Henzada District, Myan-aung. Received from H.G. Batten |
| Production | Made in Myanaung, south of Prome, on the Irrawady in Henzada District. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.8-1910 |
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| Record created | November 1, 2000 |
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