Letter Case
late 19th century (made)
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Cylindrical body, in three detachable sections, fitted with a deep cover and a base which unscrews.
The silver band is an English addition.
The silver band is an English addition.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Turned ivory. |
Brief description | Burmese ivory cylinder for a scroll, Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. 1878-84. |
Physical description | Cylindrical body, in three detachable sections, fitted with a deep cover and a base which unscrews. The silver band is an English addition. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr. Robert Taylor |
Object history | Formerly the receptacle for a letter (scroll) written by the last King of Burma, Thibaw Min (1878-1885) The silver band is an English addition |
Collection | |
Accession number | 312-1906 |
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Record created | April 7, 1999 |
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