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1954.3.19.8

Pair of iron compasses used by a jeweller. [SM (Verve) 08/09/2014]

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1954.3.19.8

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Collection type: Object
Description: Pair of iron compasses used by a jeweller. [SM (Verve) 08/09/2014]
Long description: Pair of iron compasses used by a jeweller. The two arms are riveted together at the end. The arms taper to points. [SM (Verve) 08/09/2014]
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 119 mm, Width: max 27 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1954.3.19.8 Other numbers: 8

Search terms: Tool, Metallurgy, Ornament, Measurement, Compass, Tool Kit, Measuring Device

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