THREE-STRINGED INSTRUMENT (SAW SAM SAI) WITH THE MATCHING BOW (KAN CHAK) OF PRINCESS SIRIMA'S PROPERTY
Thailand. 19th/ 20th Century.
Ivory and gilt bronze; body made of a "girl's breast coconut" and wood; covered with goats or calfskin. Matching bow of hardwood; stringed with hair of a horse's tail. The triangular coconut is a rare mutation. This instrument is used in the Wong Khryang Sai-Ensemble. Length 119 cm. Condition B. Enclosed: Two-stringed instrument (saw u) made of ebony and ivory; covered with snakeskin.
Provenance:
According to the Dr. Schwend's records it has been acquired from the property of Princess Sirima Bangorn Abhakara (1904-1975).
Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.Art trade; Van Ham.
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TOP28262604
Source:
達志影像
Authorization Type:
RM
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