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1903.16.46.2

Jews harp. Tongue at base and frame pared thin, then both thickened suddenly to weight tongue, which is very fine at free end. Spur at base to twang. [JMC 30/10/2019]

1903.16.46.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Jews harp. Tongue at base and frame pared thin, then both thickened suddenly to weight tongue, which is very fine at free end. Spur at base to twang. [JMC 30/10/2019]
Long description
Jews harp. Tongue at base and frame pared thin, then both thickened suddenly to weight tongue, which is very fine at free end. Spur at base to twang. For bamboo case see [1903.16.46 .1] and for two more jews harps see [1903.16.46 .2 - .4]. [JMC 30/10/2019]
Geographical reference
Myanmar (Burma)
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Myanmar (Burma)
Mandalay Mogok
Person
Field collector Donald Gunn
PRM source Donald Gunn
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1903
Date collected
1902 - 1903
Acquisition information
Donated: 1903
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Split, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1903.16.46.2

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