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1892.41.507

Shan shell money - hollow piece of silver in rough form of a shell. Perforated on top and bottom, and with one flat side. [LKG 02/12/2009]

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1892.41.507

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shan shell money - hollow piece of silver in rough form of a shell. Perforated on top and bottom, and with one flat side. [LKG 02/12/2009]
Long description
Shan shell money - hollow piece of silver in rough form of a shell. Perforated on top and bottom, and with one flat side. The flat side of the piece shows traces of a yellow-brown substance around the perforation. [LKG 02/12/2009]
Geographical reference
Shan State
Cultural groups
Shan
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
By 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.41.507

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