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1954.3.19.6

Iron jeweller's tongs with pivot point close to the gripping end. [SM (Verve) 08/09/2014]

1954.3.19.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron jeweller's tongs with pivot point close to the gripping end. [SM (Verve) 08/09/2014]
Long description
Iron jeweller's tongs with pivot point close to the gripping end. The gripping ends meet. The two arms are riveted together. Above the pivot point the two arms form cylindrical handles. [MJD 12/03/2013]
Geographical reference
Tibet
Asia > Eastern Asia > Tibet
Person
Field collector Walter Asboe
PRM source Irene Marguerite Beasley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1954
Date collected
By 1954
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Riveted
Dimensions
Length: max 266 mm, Width 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.3.19.6 Other numbers: 6

Search terms: Tool, Metallurgy, Ornament, Tongs, Tool Kit

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