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Votive Tablet

2013.04.0013

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Artifact Identification Votive Tablet   (2013.04.0013)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Pagan
Date 11th-12th century
Culture Burmese
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 16.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.7 cm
Weight 335 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Wood, Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Ceramic--Mold-made Ceramic Ware

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Guy, J. (2002). Offering up a rare jewel: Buddhist merit-making and votive tablets in early Burma. In Green, A. & Blurton, R. (Eds.), Burma: art and archaeology (pp. 23-33). London: British Museum Press.

Isaacs, R. & Blurton, R. (2000). Visions from the Golden Land: Bruma and the art of lacquer. London: British Museum Press.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction N/A

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