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1920.55.31

Disc-shaped hair ornament of metal overlaid with repousse gold. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 17/08/2010]

1920.55.31

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Collection type
Object
Description
Disc-shaped hair ornament of metal overlaid with repousse gold. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 17/08/2010]
Long description
Disc-shaped hair ornament of metal overlaid with repousse gold. The front of the ornament is convex and the white metal underside is concave. There is a metal loop in the centre of the underside. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 17/08/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Southern India Malabar Kerala
Person
Field collector Frederick Fawcett
PRM source Frederick Fawcett
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
August 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Gold Metal, Process Repoussé
Dimensions
Diameter: max 76 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.55.31

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Hair Ornament, Status Object