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1909.80.5

Doll carved from dark wood with a foil metal collar around the shoulders in gold.

1909.80.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Doll carved from dark wood with a foil metal collar around the shoulders in gold.
Long description
Doll carved from dark wood with a foil metal collar around the shoulders in gold. The gold colour of the foil is not consistent and some areas of silver can be seen where the foil has been worn. The figure is carved in a standing position with arms at sides, standing on a small plinth base.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
By 1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Foil Metal, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length 88 mm, Width 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.80.5

Search terms: Figure, Toy and Game, Doll Figure

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