Shwe-chi-hto (embroidered tapestry) of kinnari and kinnara
Shwe-chi-hto (embroidered tapestry) of kinnari and kinnara, Myanmar (Burma), 1980s MEDIUM metal gold thread and beads DIMENSIONS 80 x 102 cm ACQUISITION Purchased by Robert Taylor for SOAS, late 1980s–early 1990s REFERENCE LDSAC 2022.6.16 The main figures of this tapestry, the dancing half bird...
| Date(s) of creation: |
1980s |
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| Format: | Archive |
| Reference number: |
LDSAC 2022.6.16 |
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| Summary: |
Shwe-chi-hto (embroidered tapestry) of kinnari and kinnara, Myanmar (Burma), 1980s
MEDIUM metal gold thread and beads
DIMENSIONS 80 x 102 cm
ACQUISITION Purchased by Robert Taylor for SOAS, late 1980s–early 1990s
REFERENCE LDSAC 2022.6.16
The main figures of this tapestry, the dancing half birds, kinnari and kinnara, are symbols of marital bliss and fidelity. They are accompanied by peacocks.
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| Access status: |
Restrictions apply |
| Copyright: | Brunei Gallery, SOAS |
| Format: | Archive |