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Pen case

Pen case
 (19th century)

Medium
iron, gilt, silver
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
iron, gilt, silver
Measurements
(a-b) 33.5 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Tibet
Accession Number
2463.a-b-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
2 sections, 'bud' each end, allover fine dark scrolling foliage with gilt longevity symbols.

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Essay
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