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1936.36.69

Circular concavo-convex disc of brass, used as currency. [El.B 31/08/2011]

1936.36.69

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular concavo-convex disc of brass, used as currency. [El.B 31/08/2011]
Long description
Circular concavo-convex disc of brass, used as currency. The convex side is shiny brass coloured, the concave side a dull black. [El.B 31/08/2011]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
By 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1936
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material String, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 320 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1936.36.69
Research and responses

E. T. D. Lambert could Eric Thomas Drummond Lambert (1909-1996), who was an officer in the Indian (Imperial) Police from 1929-47, the Political Officer for the Brahmaputra-Chindwin Survey from 193506, and the District Commissioner of the Naga Hills in 1938 (see Who Was Who entry for further details). [CW 18/5/2000]

Search terms: Music, Currency, Musical Instrument

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