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Ancus, or elephant goad, made of two separate pieces of iron; +
Ancus, or elephant goad, made of two separate pieces of iron; +
Object Number 46-78-60/8762
Display Title Ancus, or elephant goad, made of two separate pieces of iron; +
Descriptions
Object Description Ancus, or elephant goad, made of two separate pieces of iron; The handle and the flat head which has delicate designs of silver lines is broken.
Inventory Description Metal, tool, flat iron, one tip curved, tapered, pointed end, screw, iron tubula
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 8762
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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