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Acc Number:
A.1979.8
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2 Images
Digital Benin research
Edo designation
Ama
English designation
Relief Plaque
Category
Palace Architecture & Ornamentation
Provenance
Christie's
Location
Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG, United Kingdom
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Last Updated: 2022-05-17
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english
Acc Number
object id
A.1979.8
Description
description
Bronze plaque fragment, Kingdom of Benin. Attribution 'Master of the circled cross'.
Materials
material
bronze
Measurements
dimensions
overall: 188 mm x 85 mm x 20 mm 400 g
Item Name
object type
plaque fragment
Date Made
date made
mid - 16th century
Place
production place
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin (place associated)
Source Name
prior source
Christie's
Provenance Note
provenance
Culture
ethnic attribution
Edo
Legal Status
legal status
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