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Needle Case

2012.10.0098

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Artifact Identification Needle Case   (2012.10.0098)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Textileworking T&E
    3. :
  3. Needleworking T&E
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Ladakh

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 48 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 11.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 6.8 cm
Weight 253 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal, Animal--Invertebrate--Shell--Cowrie
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Clarke, John. Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas. London: V&A Publications, 2004. P. 102

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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