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1923.85.712

Ear ornament of brass, double-cylindrical made from two cartridge cases. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 26/10/2010]

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1923.85.712

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ear ornament of brass, double-cylindrical made from two cartridge cases. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 26/10/2010]
Long description
Ear ornament of brass, double-cylindrical made from two cartridge cases. The ornament has two lower halves of cartridge cases covered and held side by side with a long piece of brass. The outside piece of brass has a lip at the bottom. The two cartridges are different - one is stamped 'ELEY LONDON No. 12 GASLIGHT'. The second cartridge is stamped 'R.B. RODDA & CO. No. 12 KYNOCH CALCUTTA'. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 26/10/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Tangkhul Naga
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 Brass Metal, Material Paper Plant, Material Copper Metal, Process Recycled, Process Stamped, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Width 52 mm, Length 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.712

Search terms: Ornament, Firearm Weapon, Ear Ornament, Cartridge

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