Musical Instrument
Mi-Gyaung (Crocodile Zither)
before 1875 (made)
before 1875 (made)
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In the form of a crocodile wiuth carved head, feet and conventional ornament. The designs on the head, tail and feet decorated with black red and gilt. The tail end is pierced with three tuning screws.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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Title | Musical Instrument |
Materials and techniques | carved and painted wood |
Brief description | Burmese carved polished wood 3 string (now missing) mi-gyaung (crocodile zither) or Mon Harp with three tuning screws. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Partly decorated in red, black and gilt thitsi lacquer. ca. before 1875 |
Physical description | In the form of a crocodile wiuth carved head, feet and conventional ornament. The designs on the head, tail and feet decorated with black red and gilt. The tail end is pierced with three tuning screws. |
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Credit line | Purchase (Engel Collection) |
Object history | Bought Engel Collection 10s. |
Collection | |
Accession number | 259:1-1882 |
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Record created | May 29, 2001 |
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