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2012.10.0332

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Artifact Identification Currency   (2012.10.0332)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 18th century CE or 1850 - 1899 CE
Culture Katanga

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 23 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 19 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2 cm
Weight 1148 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Copper
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

"Christies Auction Sept 2002, lot #318 (2) Christies Auction Mar 1995, lot #256" Comparables done by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Arts on October 1, 2012.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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