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Casket: M.10-1935

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

The casket is made from wrought iron on a wood carcase, with a pierced gothic design on the lid and sides. The lock is in the form of a doorway.

Legal notes

Given by Charles Holden-White

Measurements and weight

Height: 7 cm
Length: 7 cm
Width: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles

Materials used in production

Iron

Techniques used in production

Piercing

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.10-1935
Primary reference Number: 201752
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 20 March 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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