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Cigar Pouch

1890-1893 (made)
Place of origin

Cigar pouch, velvet. The outer case is embroidered with gold thread and spangles, the inner one with beadwork.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cigar Pouch
  • Cigar Pouch
Materials and techniques
Embroidered with gold thread and spangles, beadwork
Brief description
Cigar pouch, embroidered velvet and beadwork, Malay, 1890-1893
Physical description
Cigar pouch, velvet. The outer case is embroidered with gold thread and spangles, the inner one with beadwork.
Style
Credit line
Purchased from Mr. R. R. Howke, 24 Victoria Grove, Chelsea
Object history
Purchased from Mr. R. R. Howke, 24 Victoria Grove, Chelsea. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project.

Registered Papers: 19058/93
Collection
Accession number
IS.3&A-1893

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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