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1928.69.1148.1

Pair of ear-studs of bone. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 01/11/2010]

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1928.69.1148.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of ear-studs of bone. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 01/11/2010]
Long description
Pair of ear-studs of bone. The studs are flanged cylinders. One end is incised with a geometric pattern. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 01/11/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam North Cachar Hills
Cultural groups
Karbi
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
10 April 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 14 mm, Diameter: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1148.1 Accession number: 1928.69.1148.2

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament

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