Mi-Gyaung (Crocodile Zither)
ca. 1862 (made)
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In the form of a crocodile with carved head, feet, long upturned tail and conventional ornament. Red and gilt.
Strung with 1 string from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back to one of the 3 turning screws.
Strung with 1 string from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back to one of the 3 turning screws.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood coated with thitsi lacquer and gold leaf. |
| Brief description | Burmese carved wood mi-gyaung (crocodile zither) or Mon Harp. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Red lacquered and gilded. 1862 |
| Physical description | In the form of a crocodile with carved head, feet, long upturned tail and conventional ornament. Red and gilt. Strung with 1 string from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back to one of the 3 turning screws. |
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| Object history | Historical significance: Traditionally used in chamber music ensembles with the saung gauk (harp); patala (xylophone) & thro (violin) Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Room No. 7- continued. Case 41.] '02,024. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. "Mee-Gyoung," in form of gilt alligator; Burmah. 7,289' Similar to the Thai "chake" it is also known as a Mon Harp. It is still used by the Mons - a minority tribal people centred around Moulmein. |
| Other number | 7289 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 02024(IS) |
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| Record created | March 27, 2001 |
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