CHARM CONTAINER

H1988.294

Silver case (matchbox size), of oriental design, with lid lined with hardened clay or wax. Side panels appear to have once had something threaded through hasps. Has letter in arabic script within it.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.294
Accession Date: 15 Dec 1988

Material

Silver/Metal

embossed silver, wax or clay filling in lid, paper, cotton

0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Clay/Ceramic0 - Whole
Wax/Natural Resin0 - Whole
Paper/Paper0 - Whole

Measurement

length30mm
width20mm
height10mm

 


 

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