G-14 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-14
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Medium/materials
Copper (wire), Gourd
Dimensions (cms)
5 x 6.8 x 6.8
Description

Gourd snuff box. Gourd, sub-spherical, with applied copper wire decoration in concentric bands round opening and base, two groups of three lozenges
and two six-leaved rosettes. Some of the wire is deficient. No stopper. Rich brown patina.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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