Summary
Miniature carved ivory box lid crafted in India, circa 1880.
Similar, intricately carved ivory work was exhibited at the British India Court of the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, where it was well regarded by the viewing public and the Exhibition juries alike.
Physical Description
Ivory box lid with carved decoration of grape vines leaves and grapes.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
77 mm (Length), 31 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
77 mm (Length), 30 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Ivory, Royal Exhibition Building
