Osee (Drum)
before 1880 (made)
| Place of origin |
Wide headed beaker shaped drum on a waisted red pedestal
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | The body of the drum is of hollowed wood - the top is covered with hide and bound lengthwise with strips of skin - this is attached to a turned and thitsi lacquered wood pedestal. |
| Brief description | Burmese osee (drum). Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885)). Hollowed wood and hide on a turned red lacquered pedestal. ca. before 1880 |
| Physical description | Wide headed beaker shaped drum on a waisted red pedestal |
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| Object history | Historical significance: An instrument used in Burmese pwe (musical and theatrical entertainment). It is held under the arm and beaten with the hand. For an illustration see the Burmese watercolour V&A IS 36F - 1974. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 02140(IS) |
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| Record created | April 9, 2001 |
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