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1939.3.2

Model of a royal litter with a carriage containing a seated figure, with seven male figures standing on the base. Four figures hold two poles between them which is used to carry the carriage.

1939.3.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Model of a royal litter with a carriage containing a seated figure, with seven male figures standing on the base. Four figures hold two poles between them which is used to carry the carriage.
Long description
Model of royal litter with a carriage containing a figure, with seven male figures standing on the base. Four figures hold two poles between them which is used to carry the carriage. One figure holds an umbrella.
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Mrs A. Kirkness
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Varnished
Dimensions
Height: max 90 mm, Width: max 223 mm, Length: max 220 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1939.3.2

Search terms: Figure, Transport and Travel, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Model, Carrying Device