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1994.14.48

Metal plate/platter with raised rim around the edge. Incised and decorated with a pattern made from small hammered dots from a hammer and nail. On the base of the platter 'KANO' has been punched in small dots.

1994.14.48

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal plate/platter with raised rim around the edge. Incised and decorated with a pattern made from small hammered dots from a hammer and nail. On the base of the platter 'KANO' has been punched in small dots.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Kano
Person
Field collector J.D. Beckwith
PRM source J.D. Beckwith
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1960
Date collected
1960 - 1962
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1994
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Hammered, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Diameter: max 327 mm, Height: max 6 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1994.14.48

Search terms: Vessel, Writing, Food and Drink, Plate, Inscription, Food Accessory

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