Gourd snuff box. Apple-shaped gourd, ornamented with applied brass and copper wire to make four vertical bends of ‘hat-shaped’ motifs and two of ‘bobbin-shaped’ motifs. Four concentric rings of white-metal wire enclose the top opening. There is a small hole of natural origin on one side. Rich brown patina. No stopper.
G-5 Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-5
Artist
Date produced
Unknown
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Medium/materials
Dimensions (cms)
9.3 x 11 x 11
Description
Provenance
Unknown
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Digital rights
Brenthurst Library





