Brass finial in form of Hand of Fatima
- Made:
- 1801-1900
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Brass finial in form of Hand of Fatima, from Islamic ceremonial staff, perhaps Indian or Persian, 19th century
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A140277
- Materials:
- brass
- Measurements:
-
height 247 mm
width 114 mm
hand: thickness 2 mm
socket: diameter 27 mm
- type:
- ceremonial staff
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
