Myanmar
Musical instrument (xylophone or patala) c.1885
Wood, lacquer, gilt | 36.0 x 54.0 x 9.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 83881
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A musical instrument(?), probably a patala (xylophone) now missing its keys. Comprising a thin, bow-shaped container on a rectangular foot, lacquered black and gold with three flame-like motifs carved at either end.
Bamboo keys would originally have been suspended on cords between the frame and struck by beaters (now missing).Provenance
Presented to Queen Victoria as part of a group of 'six musical instruments and stands in the form of boats &c.' by the residents of 'Margai' (probably Mergui, now Myeik), Burma, on her Golden Jubilee, 1887 (RCINs 83879-83883). Displayed at the Exhibition of Jubilee Presents at Bethnal Green in 1888 (no.718).
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Medium and techniques
Wood, lacquer, gilt
Measurements
36.0 x 54.0 x 9.0 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
Myanmar
