Back Scratcher
mid 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Head in the form of a hand. Stem representing a series of parrots scratching their backs. The handle with panels of flowers terminating in a conventional elephant's head. Possibly eyes decorated with silver insets.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved ivory with traces of red and black pigment. |
| Brief description | Burmese or Assamese ivory back-scratcher carved with a hand and bird and animal motifs. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Head in the form of a hand. Stem representing a series of parrots scratching their backs. The handle with panels of flowers terminating in a conventional elephant's head. Possibly eyes decorated with silver insets. |
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| Production | Records claim that this object could be from Assam or Burma. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 02409(IS) |
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| Record created | April 7, 1999 |
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