DepartmentAsia
Tattoo needle
NameTattoo implement
CultureShan
DateEarly 20th Century
Place madeMyanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
Place madeBurma, Southeast Asia, Asia
Place madeMyanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumBronze
DimensionsA): 5 11/16 × 7/8 × 1 in. (14.4463 × 2.2225 × 2.54 cm)
B): 7 7/8 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (20.0025 × 1.7463 × 1.7463 cm)
C): 6 5/8 × 3/8 × 5/16 in. (16.8275 × 0.9525 × 0.7938 cm)
B): 7 7/8 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (20.0025 × 1.7463 × 1.7463 cm)
C): 6 5/8 × 3/8 × 5/16 in. (16.8275 × 0.9525 × 0.7938 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.32.1a-c
Object numberFA.2012.32.1a-c
DescriptionThree-pieces fit together to form one tool, a tattooing instrument. They are all made of bronze, varying in tarnish and usage markings. The weight has a decorative topper depicting a horse-human figure, as well as some triangular geometric designs. All three sections taper towards the tip.
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