Accession No
Z 38435 E
Description
Pronged copper alloy object, possibly a ring, or a catch for a clip. A rounded strip of metal serves as a base, with one end bent in on itself; five prongs come up from the long edge of the base, with one long prong in the centre and the other four prongs in descending length on either side, forming a triangle.
Place
Asia; South Asia; India; Andhra Pradesh; Krishna District; Gudivada
Period
?Prehistoric
Source
Puzey, E. D. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 38435 E
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Bronze; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
17mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 38435 A-H: 'Eight bronze fragments: one button-like object, one triangular piece, four pin-like pieces, one hand-saw-like object and one lump of metallic ore'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
Note found with object: 'Bronze found at GUDIVĀDA an ancient town in the KISTNA District, Madras Presidency. Offered by Mr E. D. Puzey.' The note is handwritten on typewritten paper: 'Prof. E. J. Rapson 8, Mortimer Road'.
Event Date
Author: Esther Laver
Description (Physical description)
Pronged copper alloy object, possibly a ring, or a catch for a clip. A rounded strip of metal serves as a base, with one end bent in on itself; five prongs come up from the long edge of the base, with one long prong in the centre and the other four prongs in descending length on either side, forming a triangle.
Event Date 6/10/2023
Author: Esther Laver
FM:304559
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