Burmese collection

Bryony Lloyd conducted this piece of research during 2005/2006 to analyse the Burmese collection at RAMM and propose its significance in relation to other known collections in the UK.

This work was supported by the MLA’s Designation Challenge Fund.

Citation:

Bryony Llloyd 2005/2006  Research into the significance of the Burmese collection at RAMM.

Documents:

Introduction

The purpose of this report has been to research the Burma collection at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and to analyse its significance in relation to other Burmese collections. There are approximately 250 objects in total. I researched each individually. Research on the collection was conducted through working with relevant academics, and examining relevant collections at institutions such as the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Horniman Museum, and the James Henry Green Centre, Brighton. The email has been particularly useful in researching the collection with academics in America and South Africa.

This research utilises relevant literature. The literature will remain at the museum for future reference. The research conducted will enable the RAMM to utilise the Burmese collection to its full potential. It also enable the RAMM to promote the Burmese collection amongst other relevant institutions and advance pioneering research in this area.

The objects included in this report reveal not only the significance of the collection, but also indicate the breadth and depth of the collection at the RAMM.

Lacquer ware

Organic ceremonial ornaments

Palm, bamboo and rattan

Sculpture

Textiles

Footwear

Pegu tiles

Musical instruments

Weapons

Significant donors

Comparative assessment of collections

Bibliography