Crocodile Zither
A938
From: Burma
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Migyaung |
Object Number | A938 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Mon |
Provenience | Burma |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood |
Technique | Carved |
Description | Mi gyaung. Wooden with three nylon strings, three wooden knob pegs in tail part, three metal bridges and one wooden one. Animal is hollow with slit running along underside. Possibly redwood. Low relief carving all over. Excellent condition (restored). |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
Other Number | C-139 uncertain - Seder Number |
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