Burmese harp
| Accession Nr.: | 52.136.1 |
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| Type: | musical instruments; lacquers |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | wood, lacquer, leather, multi-coloured glass and mirror inlay, metal string |
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| Dimensions: | height: 34.7cm width: 40.5 cm |
Burmese arched harp (saùng-gauk). A boat-shaped string instrument, a national treasure and a defining element of traditional Burmese culture. This object, which is smaller than usual, was decorated with a bird's head by its maker.
