Mi-Gyaung (Crocodile Zither)
3rd quarter 19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
In the form of a crocodile known as a Mon Harp, with carved head, feet and conventional ornament. Eyes with glass inserts (1 now missing).
Strung with 5 strings (now 3 and broken) from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back through a pierced bridge, placed over the beginning of the tail, down to the 5 turning screws (1 missing) fitted on shaped brass plates on either side.
Strung with 5 strings (now 3 and broken) from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back through a pierced bridge, placed over the beginning of the tail, down to the 5 turning screws (1 missing) fitted on shaped brass plates on either side.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wood, carved and polished. |
| Brief description | Burmese carved wood 5 string mi-gyaung (crocodile zither) or Mon Harp. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). ca. 3rd quarter of 19th century. |
| Physical description | In the form of a crocodile known as a Mon Harp, with carved head, feet and conventional ornament. Eyes with glass inserts (1 now missing). Strung with 5 strings (now 3 and broken) from a plate at the end nearest the crocodile's head stretching along the back through a pierced bridge, placed over the beginning of the tail, down to the 5 turning screws (1 missing) fitted on shaped brass plates on either side. |
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| Style | |
| Object history | Historical significance: Traditionally used in chamber music ensembles with the saung-gauk (harp); thro (violin type) & patala (xylophone). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 395-1871 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2001 |
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