Barber's shaving bowl in the shape of a shell

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Barber's shaving bowl, enamelled copper, shaped and fluted like a shell, made in Canton, China, 1850-1900

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A172978
Materials:
enamel and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 405 mm x 82 mm, 1.14 kg
type:
shaving bowls
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust