Kamawa-Sa and Pair of Kyan
19th century (made)
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Gilt red and black lacquer Kamawa-sa (Burmese Buddhist Ms.) and pair of unrelated Kyan (binding boards). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1884). Pali text, tamarind seed script with figurative and foliate decorative motifs. Before 1871
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Brief description | Gilt red and black lacquer Kamawa-sa (Burmese Buddhist Ms.) and pair of unrelated Kyan (binding boards). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1884). Pali text, tamarind seed script with figurative and foliate decorative motifs. Before 1871 |
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Credit line | Given by "Local Committee of London Exhibition" 1871 |
Object history | "Made by native workmen. This is the Buddhist Ritual and is held in the highest respect . It contains all the regulations and ceremonies observed in the first admission of monks, and on their ordination to the several grades of order. It is in the Pali language and character". 1880 Slip Book entry. |
Historical context | "Received London Exhibition 1871. Presented by the Local Committee. Local No. 57. Exhibition unpacking No. 20/5." 1880 Slip Book entry. |
Production | No date but before 1871 |
Other number | 11,994 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 4624:1/(IS) |
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Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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