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2000.6.695

Brass gold dust box. The box is rectangular in shape with geometric designs on the fitted lid. [CF 28/5/2002]

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2000.6.695

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass gold dust box. The box is rectangular in shape with geometric designs on the fitted lid. [CF 28/5/2002]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Bernard Schottlander
PRM source Sara Hicks
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2000
Date collected
By 2000
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 2000
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 37 x 36 x 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2000.6.695

Search terms: Measurement, Box, Gold Weighing Accessory, Lid

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