Hka-Lauk (Cattle Bell)
ca. 1860 (made)
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Hollowed semi-circular shape with two loops for handles and two clappers strung on an internal bamboo stick. The bell is covered from waist to base with surface decoration of a series of delicate flowering stems within corded rectangular frames. This cording also defines the arch on either side of the bell.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Moulded brass with raised decoration. |
| Brief description | Burmese moulded brass hka-lauk (cattle bell) with two handles. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885) Semi-circular with floral and geometric surface decoration. ca. 1860 |
| Physical description | Hollowed semi-circular shape with two loops for handles and two clappers strung on an internal bamboo stick. The bell is covered from waist to base with surface decoration of a series of delicate flowering stems within corded rectangular frames. This cording also defines the arch on either side of the bell. |
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| Object history | Historical significance: To be suspended from a collar by the two loops at the top. |
| Other number | 6938 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 02871(IS) |
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| Record created | May 1, 2001 |
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