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Object Number
995-29-20/27350
Display Title
Metal ashtray in form of a shell
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal ashtray in form of a shell with three ball-shaped legs. Various metals are used to form pattern of striped angel fish in the center of both top and bottom. Made of copper, brass, and probably aluminum. Stamp on bottom says "Hecho a Mano, Mexico, 262." Also stamped on bottom in circle is "Los Castillo Taxco."
Inventory Description
Metal dish, triangular w/ rounded edges, 3 round feet, striped metal fish in cen
Classification
- Dish
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1950-1959
Culture
- Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
Materials
Brass, Metal, Copper, Aluminum
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 12 x 3.6 cm (6 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-20/27350; 20/27350 / Mex 5; HECHO A MANO / MEXICO / LOS CASTILLO TAXCO /
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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