PLATE, PEARL SHELL
H1995.1287.1-2
.1: Carved pearl shell plate - 2.7 cm border carved around rim. Vines/leaves, dashes of sunlight painted on. Middle of plate is deeper and undecorated.
.2: Wooden Stand (folding) - Comes with black wooden display stand, hinged in centre for folding.
The back of the plate appears to have been built out with a synthetic polymer (of yellow-brown colour) in order to create a flat surface for use.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1287.1-2 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Aug 1995 |
| Credit: | Estate of V.A.M. Hobbs |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Pearl/Shell |
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| Synthetic/Polymer |
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Measurement
| diameter | 165mm |
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| height | 15mm |
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| height | 128mm |
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| width | 110mm |
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| diameter | 73mm |
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