Brass Cylindrical Canister with Lid, Decorated with Floral Motifs
Date19th century
PeriodDutch colonialism
Place MadeSumatra, Indonesia, Asia
MediumBrass; incised
Dimensions15.8 x 11.3 x 10 cm (6 1/4 x 4 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ernest Lee Staples
Object number65.1.24
On View
Not on viewInscribedN/A
MarkingsN/A
DescriptionBrass canister with a lid. Raised floral motifs cover the surface of the canister and lid. Cylinder shaped body with domed lid.
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