Indian weight, engraved with crown
One of three Indian circular saucer shape weights from a set for piling up. Bottoms engraved Lion and Unicorn with garter motto. Top face with Crown in outline, Pegu, mid. 19th century.
Set of three Indian circular saucer shape weights for piling up. Bottoms engraved Lion and Unicorn with garter motto. Top face with Crown in outline. Pegu, mid. 19th century
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1954-695
- type:
- indian weight
- credit:
- Victoria & Albert Museum
Parts
Indian weight, engraved with crown
One of three Indian circular saucer shape weights from a set for piling up. Bottoms engraved Lion and Unicorn with garter motto. Top face with Crown in outline, Pegu, mid. 19th century.
Indian weight, engraved with crown
One of three Indian circular saucer shape weights from a set for piling up. Bottoms engraved Lion and Unicorn with garter motto. Top face with Crown in outline, Pegu, mid. 19th century.
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