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1892.41.138

Lead mould for making the wax models for casting brass weights in the shape of a bird. [El.B 08/11/2007]

1892.41.138

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lead mould for making the wax models for casting brass weights in the shape of a bird. [El.B 08/11/2007]
Geographical reference
Myanmar (Burma)
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Myanmar (Burma)
Mandalay
Cultural groups
Burman
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
By 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 34 mm, Length: max 44 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.41.138

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