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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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