Walet Khot (Pr of Castanets)
before 1875 (made)
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Burmese type of percussion instrument called a Walet Khot. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). A pair of partly cut away bamboo tubes which are struck together. ca. before 1875
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Burmese type of percussion instrument called a Walet Khot. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). A pair of partly cut away bamboo tubes which are struck together. ca. before 1875 |
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| Credit line | Purchase (Engel Collection) |
| Object history | A simple percussion instrument which formed part of a Burmese orchestra traditionally accompanying folk-songs and dances. For an illustration of this see the paintings IS 36D & IS 36F-1974. Bought Engel Collection 6s. the pair. Purchase (Engel Collection). This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | 313-1882 |
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| Record created | May 29, 2001 |
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