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1884.31.1

Armour plate of crocodile hide from the back of a crocodile, with horny plates, with hide thongs for fastening.

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1884.31.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Armour plate of crocodile hide from the back of a crocodile, with horny plates, with hide thongs for fastening.
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Cultural groups
Egyptian
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Crocodile Skin Reptile
Dimensions
Length: max 390 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.31.1 PR Cat other PR nos: 99

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Breast Plate Armour