Object- ManuscriptParabaik
Date- ca. 1880
Techniques- Folding leaves of native paper made from the bark of the paper tree (mahlaing in Burmese or broussonetia papyrefera); illustrations in watercolour
Place- Mandalay (City), Burma (probably)
Date- ca. 1880
Techniques- Folding leaves of native paper made from the bark of the paper tree (mahlaing in Burmese or broussonetia papyrefera); illustrations in watercolour
Place- Mandalay (City), Burma (probably)
Dimensions
Length 40.7 cmWidth 17.8 cm (folded)
Length 40.7 cmWidth 17.8 cm (folded)
Current Location - Victoria & Albert Museum
Museum number- IM.87-1936
Museum number- IM.87-1936
This folding manuscript or parabaik illustrates the King and Queen of Burma inspecting the military and taking part in other courtly activities. The ceremonies illustrated in the five folios here are: the towing of the Royal Barge; an elephant procession; a polo match; a performance with musicians and dancers; and a royal procession with the King and Queen.
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