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Pata-La (Xylophone)

3rd quarter 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Pata-la, Burmese carved wooden xylophone.24 bamboo keys slung onto a semi-circular case lacquered black, red and gold. Decorated with dragons, birds and tracery in raised thayo work set with pieces of glass. ca. 1872


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Patala
  • Hammer (Percussion Beater)
  • Hammer (Percussion Beater)
  • Hammer (Percussion Beater)
  • Pegs
Materials and techniques
woodworking
Brief description
Pata-la, Burmese carved wooden xylophone.24 bamboo keys slung onto a semi-circular case lacquered black, red and gold. Decorated with dragons, birds and tracery in raised thayo work set with pieces of glass. ca. 1872
Dimensions
  • Length: 81.5cm
  • Height: 51cm
  • Width: 34.6mm
Style
Object history
Part of a "collection of Musical Instruments, manufactured in Pazoondoung, the Burmese quarter of the town of Rangoon. Procured by Moung Shway Zo. Thougyee of Pazoondoung". Catalogue of the Indian Court, International Exhibition 1872; p. 178

Historical significance: Traditionally used in chamber music ensembles with the saung-gauk (harp), mi-gyaung (crocodile zither) & thro (violin).
Bibliographic reference
International Exhibition, Exhibition Road, London 1872 Indian Court Catalogue; p. 179; Nos. 2676 (3842)
Collection
Accession number
1630:1-1872

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Record createdMarch 5, 2001
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