Beeswax candle. The wax is yellow in colour. The candle is moulded into the shape of an "astrological animal". The lower section of the candle is narrow and cylindrical, it expands into the shape of the animal, the top of the candle flares with the wick extending in the centre. See 1892.41.79 .1 and 1892.41.79 .2 for the mould. [AB [OPS Move] 21/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Beeswax candle. The wax is yellow in colour. The candle is moulded into the shape of an "astrological animal". The lower section of the candle is narrow and cylindrical, it expands into the shape of the animal, the top of the candle flares with the wick extending in the centre. See 1892.41.79 .1 and 1892.41.79 .2 for the mould. [AB [OPS Move] 21/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Myanmar (Burma)
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Myanmar (Burma); Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda
Cultural groups: Burman
Person: Field collector Richard Carnac Temple; PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1892
Date collected: By 1892
Acquisition information: Donated: 1892
Materials and processes: Material Wax, Material String, Process Moulded
Dimensions: Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 25 mm, Length: max 120 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1892.41.79.3

Search