Anklet, brass, Indian

Made:
1600-1900 in India
maker:
Unknown
Anklet, brass, Indian, 1600-1900

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Anklet, brass, Indian, 1600-1900
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Anklet, brass, Indian, 1600-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635776
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 52 mm x 146 mm x 101 mm,
type:
anklet

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