Metal box

Museum number:
9-11960a,b
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm210911960a@2cb
Alternate number:
9-11960
Description:
container with lid, openwork bronze mango shape; a) container, b) lid (probably original fastener missing) with bird finial; betel nut or lime box; also for carrying scent; said to be incense burner by dealer
Collection place:
India
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Lime containers
Function:
5.5 Stimulants, Narcotics, and Accessories
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object 1 of 2 titled Metal box, accession number 9-11960a,b, described as container with lid, openwork bronze mango shape; a) container, b) lid (probably original fastener missing) with bird finial; betel nut or lime box; also for carrying scent; said to be incense burner by dealerHearst Museum object 2 of 2 titled Metal box, accession number 9-11960a,b, described as container with lid, openwork bronze mango shape; a) container, b) lid (probably original fastener missing) with bird finial; betel nut or lime box; also for carrying scent; said to be incense burner by dealer
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Metal box, accession number 9-11960a,b, described as container with lid, openwork bronze mango shape; a) container, b) lid (probably original fastener missing) with bird finial; betel nut or lime box; also for carrying scent; said to be incense burner by dealer

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