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Coil

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Coil of black string covered in black lacquer.
Used to twine below the knee when ascending mountains.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
black string; lacquer
Brief description
Coil, black lacquer, Burma, 19th century
Physical description
Coil of black string covered in black lacquer.
Used to twine below the knee when ascending mountains.
Dimensions
  • Coil diameter: 8cm
  • Coil height: 5-6cm
Object history
Received 1867
Other number
6686 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
08311(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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