DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Needle case

NameNeedle case

Datec. 1820

Place madeMadras, India, South Asia, Asia

MediumIvory, Metal, Ink

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Textile Gift Fund.

Object numberA.2006.47.1V

DescriptionCylindrical ivory case with 2 pieces that screw together at center holding 3 needles, incised, pattern filled with black ink known as "Madras work."

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