Spittoon
late 19th century (made)
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Spittoon (ketur) of hammered and repoussé silver. Bowl-shaped body and expanding neck, with serrated edge. Design of vertical petal-ornament.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, hammered and repoussé |
| Brief description | Spittoon (ketur), silver with repoussé ornament, possibly Malaysia, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Spittoon (ketur) of hammered and repoussé silver. Bowl-shaped body and expanding neck, with serrated edge. Design of vertical petal-ornament. |
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| Credit line | Given by J.S. Lake, Esq. and Mrs N.C. Mills, from the Estate of the late A. F. Lake, Esq. |
| Object history | Nos. IM.15 to 27-1934, previously on loan since July 23rd, 1920, from A. F. Lake, who died in 1924. The loan was continued by his Trustees. See Nominal File: A.F. Lake and RPs 1934/1096 & 1570. |
| Production | Made by Malay craftsmen in South-East Asia. Dated 18th century when acquired. |
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| Accession number | IM.20-1934 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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