calling-card-case
- Museum number
- 2011,3014.9
- Description
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Calling card case decorated with a seated figure of Ganesha in high repoussé, surrounded by a floral Kutch scroll. The reverse is unfigured, patterned with elaborate floral scrolls. Side hinged. Probably used by a man.
- Production date
- 1880 (about)
- Dimensions
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Height: 7.50 centimetres
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Width: 5.50 centimetres
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Depth: 1.50 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- For close comparison to design on the reverse, see 'Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj.' Dehejia, Vidya. Mapin, 2008, cat. 9, p. 76. For general discussion of calling card cases, see the same volume, pp.71-81.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Excellent.
- Acquisition date
- 2011
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 2011,3014.9
