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Minecraft

Video Game
2014-2015 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Packaged video game, a Blu-ray Disc contained within a green, transluscent plastic jewell case, wrapped in clear cellophane. The jewel case is enfolded in a printed paper wrap showing characters from and information about the game.

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Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMinecraft (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastics, printed paper
Brief description
Packaged video game, 'Minecraft'; Mojang Studios for for Xbox One, 2014
Physical description
Packaged video game, a Blu-ray Disc contained within a green, transluscent plastic jewell case, wrapped in clear cellophane. The jewel case is enfolded in a printed paper wrap showing characters from and information about the game.
Dimensions
  • Jewel case length: 17cm
  • Jewel case width: 13.5cm
  • Jewel case depth: 1.1cm
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Purchased by the MoC in 2015 [2015/516].
Collection
Accession number
B.94-2015

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Record createdApril 18, 2016
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