Weight
89-13-3
From: Burma
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Toe Alay |
Object Number | 89-13-3 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Burmese |
Provenience | Burma |
Period | Taungoo Dynasty |
Date Made | 16th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Technique | Lost Wax Casting |
Iconography | Toenaya | Mythological Animal |
Description | A 5 tical/kyat weight cast in the form of a toe naya (Burmese), a mythical beast, poised on a stepped octagonal base. Has two horns located on the sides of top part of head in front of the ears. Horse-like elevated tail. |
Credit Line | Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Lyons, Keeper of the Asian Collections, University Museum, 1989 |
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