Not on display

Crutch

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Slender octagonal wrought iron shaft with chiseled decoration, a rectangular pierced centre section and a wide U-shaped head with stylised animal terminals

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chiseled, forged iron
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Slender octagonal wrought iron shaft with chiseled decoration, a rectangular pierced centre section and a wide U-shaped head with stylised animal terminals, Egyptian, 18th century. Islamic arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170.
Physical description
Slender octagonal wrought iron shaft with chiseled decoration, a rectangular pierced centre section and a wide U-shaped head with stylised animal terminals
Dimensions
  • Length: 55cm
  • Width: 20cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
M.148-1925

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Record createdDecember 17, 2002
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