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1940.7.52.2

Metal stylus for writing on palm leaf.

1940.7.52.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal stylus for writing on palm leaf.
Geographical reference
Sri Lanka
Asia > Southern Asia > Sri Lanka
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 07/1940, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Cast, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Length: max 349 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.7.52.2

Search terms: Writing, Tool, Writing Accessory

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