Box
19th century (made)
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Box of brass, crescent-shaped, divided into three compartments. Lid chased with floral pattern.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Brass, chased |
Brief description | Box, crescent-shaped; chased brass, Borneo, 19th century |
Physical description | Box of brass, crescent-shaped, divided into three compartments. Lid chased with floral pattern. |
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Credit line | Purchased from A H Vesey for Colonial and India Exhibition, 1886 |
Object history | Bought IS.54 to 67-1886, £10. Placed initially in Metal Room. Purchased for Colonial and India Exhibition, 1886 Purchased from A H Vesey for Colonial and India Exhibition, 1886. 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. |
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Accession number | IS.60-1886 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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