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Royal Container

Mum, 1900-1932

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Mum

Royal Container

Mum, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, 22 13/16 × 12 3/16 × 9 1/16 in. (58 × 31 × 23 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Schreter, Lutherville, Maryland
Object Number 1991.401a-b
a) container b) lid Lidded container with leopard on lid and 2 incised spiders. Carved spiders alternated with lizards (crocodiles) on sides. Triangular projection on side carved with wavey lines. Vertical row of incised elephant head, ram head and spider to right of projection. Container sits on 4 legs which rest on circular base.

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Mum

2000–2000

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