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1946.5.55

Slightly curved end blown copper trumpet, ending in an open dragon's mouth. Mouthpiece and ornamental band of bronze.

1946.5.55

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Collection type
Object
Description
Slightly curved end blown copper trumpet, ending in an open dragon's mouth. Mouthpiece and ornamental band of bronze.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Himachal Pradesh Kulu (NW Himalaya)
Person
Field collector E. Joseph
PRM source E. Joseph
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1946
Date collected
By 1946
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Embossed, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 350 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.5.55

Search terms: Music, Figure, Musical Instrument, Animal Figure, Trumpet

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