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Metal ashtray in form of a shell
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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