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Clapper

1500-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clapper, of wood, consisting of two flat bands united above by a leather band; each board decorated on the outside with geometrical designs in chip carving.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, carved; leather
Brief description
Clapper, of wood, consisting of two flat bands united above by a leather band. Italian, 1500-1600.
Physical description
Clapper, of wood, consisting of two flat bands united above by a leather band; each board decorated on the outside with geometrical designs in chip carving.
Dimensions
  • Length: 62.9cm (Note: open)
  • Width: 12.1cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs. Ellen Hearn
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1923 by Mrs. Ellen Hearn [R.P. 26/172].
Collection
Accession number
W.50-1923

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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