Cylindrical pearl shell and metal box

Date1950-1990

Object number00044036

NamePearl shell and metal box

MediumPearl shell, metal

DimensionsOverall: 48 x 90 x 90 mm, 200.98 g

ClassificationsAnimals and animal products

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the George Family and Adrian Jackson

Terms

HistoryRound box and lid made of pearl shell containing 2 black objects and a thick disc of pearl shell- box not made by DG. Information given by Nick George.

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