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Ring Box

c. 1850 (made)
Place of origin

It is unclear if this box is contemporary with the associated ring, which was made in Rajasthan, India c. 1850.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Leather, yellow metal.
Brief description
Ring box, round with hinged lid, brown leather, metal mounts, Rajasthan India, c. 1850
Physical description
A round ring box with a hinged, domed lid. Fashioned in brown leather with yellow metal hinge and swivel latch. The interior is fitted with black and deep purple "velvet" in the base and the lid is lined with a pale beige woven fabric.
Dimensions
  • Is.5 2 1964 diameter: 28.5 to 29.1mm
  • Is.5 2 1964 height: 30.9mm (Note: Overall height)
  • Is.5 2 1964 height: 14.1mm (Note: Height of the base)
Summary
It is unclear if this box is contemporary with the associated ring, which was made in Rajasthan, India c. 1850.
Collection
Accession number
IS.5:2-1964

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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