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Materials & Design
Europe, 18th century
Kelantan (Malaysia)
Late 19th or early 20th century
Nangka wood, zinc, brass, copper plates, 152 x 136 x 71cm
Acquired with the funds from Friends of ACM through Gala Dinner 2003
2004-00906
This is rare example of an ornament for a processional palanquin used in ceremonies in the Malay Peninsula. The makara is the vehicle of the Hindu river goddess, Ganga, and is often depicted with parts of crocodile, fish, goat and elephant.
Europe, 18th century
Kelantan (Malaysia)
Late 19th or early 20th century
Nangka wood, zinc, brass, copper plates, 152 x 136 x 71cm
Acquired with the funds from Friends of ACM through Gala Dinner 2003
2004-00906
This is rare example of an ornament for a processional palanquin used in ceremonies in the Malay Peninsula. The makara is the vehicle of the Hindu river goddess, Ganga, and is often depicted with parts of crocodile, fish, goat and elephant.
Myanmar, Mandalay
Late 19th or early 20th century
Lacquered and glided wood,inlaid glass, mirrors
Height 47cm
1999-07795
Burmese lacquer makers excelled in building up high relief with applied decoration, as seen on this rare, bird-shaped offering vessel. A lacquer putty mixture called thayo was freely modelled or moulded, then stuck onto the surface and embellished with gliding. Semi-precious stones, glass and mirror pieces were in-laid to add value, and in accordance to the taste in Mandalay.