Finial for ceremonial staff

Made:
1801-1900 in India
Brass finial, for ceremonial staff, South India, 1801-1900

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Brass finial, for ceremonial staff, South India, 1801-1900
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Brass finial, for ceremonial staff, South India, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A32511
Materials:
complete, wood and brass
Measurements:
overall: 843 mm 42 mm,
handle: 42 mm,
snake, uncoiled: 830 mm
type:
ceremonial staff
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)