Tiered finial, which joins with 1919.62.1.1 to form an elaborate gilt and inlaid head-dress, part of a costume worn by Siamese dancers.

Collection type: Object
Description: Tiered finial, which joins with 1919.62.1.1 to form an elaborate gilt and inlaid head-dress, part of a costume worn by Siamese dancers.
Long description: Tiered spire element which attaches to a conical crown structure (1919.62.1.1), through a wooden dowel hole at its base, to form a complete headdress. This object is part of a collection of elaborate gilt and inlaid objects worn by female Siamese dancers. This collection includes 1919.62.1.1-6, 1919.62.2.1-2 and 1919.62.3.1-2.
Geographical reference: Thailand
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Thailand
Person: Field collector William Grove; Field collector William Edward Ure Grove; PRM source William Grove; PRM source William Edward Ure Grove
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1903
Date collected: 1903
Acquisition information: Donated: 1919
Materials and processes: Material Gilt Metal, Process Inlaid, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Height x Width 315 x 75 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1919.62.1.6

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