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1923.85.686

Gauntlet of twill-plaited red-dyed cane, with zigzag overlay design in yellow orchid stem. Side opening with cane stiffeners. Cotton strings for fastening.

1923.85.686

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gauntlet of twill-plaited red-dyed cane, with zigzag overlay design in yellow orchid stem. Side opening with cane stiffeners. Cotton strings for fastening.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Pigment, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Basketry, Process Dyed, Process Twill Plaited, Process Overlay
Dimensions
Diameter: max 75 mm, Length: max 168 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.686

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Basketry, Ornament, Gauntlet Armour, Arm Ornament

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