Manuscript
ca. 1860 (made)
| Place of origin |
A parabaik of eight folds with architect's drawings describing the manufacture of sedan-chairs for use of royalty; three types of chair described.
Colours: red, yellow and white.
Measurements and descriptions in Burmese script.
Colours: red, yellow and white.
Measurements and descriptions in Burmese script.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Ink and gouache on heavy paper. |
| Brief description | Burmese parabaik (folding manuscript) of architect's drawings for the production of sedan chairs for royalty. Burmese script. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Red, yellow and white, ink and gouache on heavy paper. ca. 1860 |
| Physical description | A parabaik of eight folds with architect's drawings describing the manufacture of sedan-chairs for use of royalty; three types of chair described. Colours: red, yellow and white. Measurements and descriptions in Burmese script. |
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| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. Philippa Codrington |
| Production | Undated but probably forms part of the group of draft plans for Mandalay Palace from the Court of Mindon Min (r.1853-1878) presented by the donor. (IM 59 to 64 1938) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.62-1938 |
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| Record created | December 12, 2001 |
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