Bamboo case [.1] with set of three jew's harps [.2, .3, .4], each with different fundamental note, thinnest giving deepest. 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.

Collection type: Object
Description: Bamboo case [.1] with set of three jew's harps [.2, .3, .4], each with different fundamental note, thinnest giving deepest. 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.
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, Process Incised
Dimensions: Length: max 128 mm, Length: max 130 mm, Length: max 130 mm, Length: max 158 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1903.16.46

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