Akan. <em>Gold-dust Box Lid</em>, 19th-20th century. Copper alloy, 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8in. (4.1 x 3.8 x 0.3cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.75. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.192.75_front_PS5.jpg)

Gold-dust Box Lid

Artist:Akan

Medium: Copper alloy

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Dates:19th-20th century

Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8in. (4.1 x 3.8 x 0.3cm) mount: 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (7 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 88.192.75

Image: 88.192.75_front_PS5.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Rectangular base set on shallow rim. Smaller rectangular surface design set in back showing bisected center area with two facing spirals. Short ends finish in comb-like borders.

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