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1891.5.10

Ear ornament of rolled palm leaf, wax and metal foil, used as a religious offering. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 27/10/2010]

1891.5.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ear ornament of rolled palm leaf, wax and metal foil, used as a religious offering. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 27/10/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
1889
Acquisition information
Donated: 1891
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Foil Metal, Material Wax, Process Rolled, Process Glued
Dimensions
Diameter: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1891.5.10

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Religious Offering, Ear Ornament

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