Image

Connected top and bottom of a golden dragon-like bird container with embedded gems. The lid forms a dragon-like bird’s body, while the base is a cup-like stand. Opposite side-view of the golden, dragon-like, bird-shaped container. Its lid has a layered neck and body that shape upward, and its base is a cup-like stand supported by red feet. Detached top and bottom of a golden dragon-like bird container with embedded gems. The lid forms dragon-like bird’s body, while the base is a cup-like stand with a red interior.

Unknown Maker, Burmese

Box in the Shape of a Hintha Bird,

Description

Maker

Culture

Burmese

Title

Box in the Shape of a Hintha Bird

Medium

metal, gold leaf, wood, glass

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

16.2 x 24.6 cm (6 3/8 x 9 11/16 inches) (height x depth)

Place

Geographic Reference: Myanmar

Type

Credit

Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection

Object Number

2004.12.3

About

Box in the Shape of a Hintha Bird

Geographic Reference: Myanmar

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

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Use

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