Box
60-5-3A
From: Burma | Shan State (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Hton-bu |
| Object Number | 60-5-3A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Burmese | Shan |
| Provenience | Burma | Shan State (uncertain) |
| Date Made | Late 19th Century - 1950 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silver |
| Technique | Chased | Repousse |
| Iconography | Rama | Ravana | Zawgyi | Prince Sudanu | Parrots |
| Description | Intricate silversmithing of floral and figures in high relief. Prince Rama and the demon king Ravana from the Ramayana epic in combat on one side. Prince Sudanu and Zawgyi (alchemist) from Manora play. Floral band at base of box with relief of parrots in the foliage. The lid also has a floral band with parrots. Face of lid has a figure of a man with hands crossed over his head. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Henry B. Keep, 1960 |
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