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aeolipile
Object Type
aeolipile
Museum number
1936,1007.5
Description
Aeolipile (bird-shaped). Movable wings fixed by nails. Made of paste (glass) inlaid copper; also stamped brass.
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Tibet
Materials
copper
brass
glass
Technique
inlaid
stamped
Dimensions
Height:
7.25 inches
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bird
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Glendining & Co
Acquisition date
1936
Department
Asia
Registration number
1936,1007.5
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
As1936,1007.5
(ethno reg number)