Not on display

Mask

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hanuman khon mask, papier-mâché, painted and gilt, inset with mirror glass.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Papier-mâché, painted and gilt, inset with mirror glass
Brief description
Hanuman khon mask, papier-mâché, painted and gilt, inset with mirror glass, Thailand (Siam), 19th century
Physical description
Hanuman khon mask, papier-mâché, painted and gilt, inset with mirror glass.
Dimensions
  • Height: 45.8cm
  • Width: 116.2cm
Object history
Purchased (IM.42 to 51-1939) from Harrods Ltd. for £3 12 shillings (Wellcome Sale at Alford House).
Production
Attributed to Burma when acquired.
Collection
Accession number
IM.46-1939

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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