Coffin Plate
1800-1825 (made)
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Coffin plate, brass, in the form of a flaming torch encircled by a scaly serpent biting its tail, signifying eternity.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, stamped |
| Brief description | Coffin plate, brass, England, 1800-1825 |
| Physical description | Coffin plate, brass, in the form of a flaming torch encircled by a scaly serpent biting its tail, signifying eternity. |
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| Credit line | Gift of Julian Litten |
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| Accession number | M.230-1984 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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