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1948.8.02

Brass vessel. Engraved with floral design and scenes of the chase. Animal figures depicted including elephant, pigs, etc. Two spouts, one depicting a bird and one in the form of a small animal's head. [RM [OPS move] 14/7/2016]


1948.8.02

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass vessel. Engraved with floral design and scenes of the chase. Animal figures depicted including elephant, pigs, etc. Two spouts, one depicting a bird and one in the form of a small animal's head. [RM [OPS move] 14/7/2016]
Geographical reference
Mizoram Mizo [Lushai] Hills
Cultural groups
Burmese
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: 1700-1800
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1948
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 200 mm, Width: max 175 mm, Height: max 340 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1948.8.02

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Figure, Food Accessory, Animal Figure, Bird Figure