Summary
Miniature carved ivory decoration crafted in India, circa 1880.
Physical Description
Carved ivory decoration, possibly part of jewellery or a hair clasp. Consists of two broken sections, each forming a flat v-shape. Within the v-shaped borders are two articulated crescents resembling tiaras. The tip of each of the v-shapes has a hole punched through the end. The two parts may have once been connected at their widest section.
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, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
45 mm (Width), 15 mm (Depth), 2 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Ivory, Royal Exhibition Building
