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1928.69.742

Finished armlet. Part of a set showing the lost wax process for casting a brass armlet. [SM (Verve) 23/09/2014]

1928.69.742

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Collection type
Object
Description
Finished armlet. Part of a set showing the lost wax process for casting a brass armlet. [SM (Verve) 23/09/2014]
Long description
Finished armlet. Part of a set showing the lost wax process for casting a brass armlet. The armlet has flared ends and a central raised ridge. It is decorated with incised linear designs on the outer surface on and near the flared ends. [SM (Verve) 23/09/2014]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Thado
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
February 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast, Process Polished, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 110 mm, Width: max 82 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.742

Search terms: Technique, Metallurgy, Ornament, Arm Ornament, Mould