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1889.29.136.18

Wax model of a bird, with a 'stalk' at the bottom, for making lost wax casts of brass weights. [El.B 09/11/2007]

1889.29.136.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wax model of a bird, with a 'stalk' at the bottom, for making lost wax casts of brass weights. [El.B 09/11/2007]
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1889
Date collected
By 1889
Acquisition information
Donated: 11/1889 Exchanged: 11/1953, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Wax, Process Lost Wax Cast, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.29.136.18

Search terms: Technique, Metallurgy, Figure, Mould, Weight, Bird Figure