Welcome to the Burma Art Collection Online Database

Tips for Searching the Burma Art Collection

Keyword Search

The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records. Keyword searches use OR as the default connector between words (e.g. a search for Buddha Sculpture will return records associated with Buddha OR Sculpture). If you want to find records where both keywords are found, type AND between the two words. To search for a specific phrase, be sure to put the phrase within quotes (e.g. "Burmese Lacquerware"). You can also use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard (e.g. a search for histor* would come up with records containing history, histories, historical, etc.). Searches are not case sensitive.

Advanced Search

The Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can search for a word or phrase within a particular search category or use multiple categories to further narrow down your search results. For example, searching White in the People field will bring up any records associated with a member of the White family, without having to sift through black & white photographs. You can also search People and Creator records through Advanced Search. Phrase searching with quotes and use of wildcards (*) are available in Advanced Search.