Copper Prayer Wheel with Brass Chain and Ball
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: copper; brass; iron; wood
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 9.1 cm
Base: 2.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. H.R. Gale
Object number1958.054.001 a-d
DescriptionWood handle with copper bands top & bottom, iron spike on handle is repoussed copper with brass bands. Bottom comes off to reveal tightly rolled paper. One side of wheel has a metal loop from which dangles a brass chain & ball. Finial for top of spike is copper.Status
Not on view
n.d.
c.1830 - c.1840