Tobacco box, copper and brass, Kandy, 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
Tobacco box (Heppuva) of copper, decorated externally with matwork of strips of plaited copper and brass; the edges are strengthened with brass. In the form of an oblong octagon, with hinged lid. On the lid is a pattern of squares enclosing crosses and on the sides a band of chevron ornament. The shape shows Dutch influence. Given by Sir Everard im Thurn, K.C.M.G., K.B.E, C.B., 39 Lexham Gardens, W.8.
This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1920-1409
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Copper and brass
- Dimensions
- Height: 1.625 in; Width: 2.625 in; Length: 5.25 in
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Kandy
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London collection record for this single object (sentences kept verbatim apart from removed sale or rarity wording); how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Candidate id
- vam-O451793
- Museum object name
- Tobacco box
- Holding institution
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London
- Museum object number
- IM.15-1920
- Museum system number
- O451793
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.