Model of Sun boat of Malar type, Burmese quarter-rudder
- Made:
- 1850-1880 in Southeast Asia and India
Rigged model of a 'Sun' or 'Malar' type river trading boat from the Burmese-Malay border, with one mast and standive live-sail, Burmese quarter-rudder and decorated stern.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1929-1113
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), leather, bamboo, cotton (fibre) and cotton (textile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 600 mm x 940 mm x 245 mm,
- type:
- model - representation and rudder
- credit:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section
