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1978.6.28

Beaten Brass bowl standing on three orb like feet. With letters punched into the base. Floral and knotted design. [BH [OPS move] 25/7/2016]


1978.6.28

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Collection type
Object
Description
Beaten Brass bowl standing on three orb like feet. With letters punched into the base. Floral and knotted design. [BH [OPS move] 25/7/2016]
Long description
the letters punched on to the base: AIKIN.AMADUKANO [BH [OPS move] 25/7/2016]
Geographical reference
Kano
Person
Field collector F.G. Hopkins
Field collector T.F.G. Hopkins
Field collector T.M. Russell-Leonard
PRM source Judy Hopkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Donated: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Beaten, Process Decorated, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Height: max 90 mm, Diameter: max 236 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.6.28

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