Benin Casting Technical Series

59-36-8

From: United Kingdom | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Title Benin Casting Technical Series
Object Number 59-36-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture British
Provenience United Kingdom | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Manufacture Location United Kingdom
Period Modern
Date Made 20th century CE
Section African
Materials Clay
Description

Benin Casting Technical Series - clay/sand mold - intact. Hole at top for receiving molten metal.

Height 16.2 cm
Length 22.9 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Gift of L. R. Langton, British Museum, 1959
Other Number Afr-100H - Museum Education Number

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