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Hair Ornament

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Either a hair ornament, or ear plug, brush shaped with one end ringed with raised cord and bead design.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, wood, hair
Brief description
Hair ornament (brush-shaped) or ear plug, worn by Burmese kachyen ethnic group, silver wood, Burma, 19th century
Physical description
Either a hair ornament, or ear plug, brush shaped with one end ringed with raised cord and bead design.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15.5cm
  • Diameter: 2cm
Collection
Accession number
IPN.1840

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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