Box
c. 1800-1840 (made)
| Place of origin |
Bidri box and cover; Hyderabad, early 19th century
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Bidri box and cover; Hyderabad, early 19th century |
| Credit line | Given by Miss E ve K. Allanson |
| Object history | This box was given to Captain G.H. Allanson from the Maharaoa of Cooch Behar in the 1930s when Capt. Allanson was the Head of the Indian Princes Section for Thomas Cook Limited and given presents for arranging trips for the Maharao. This piece probably dates from the early 19th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.4:2-1996 |
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| Record created | July 21, 2006 |
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