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These plates represent the metalworking technique of repoussé, in which tools are used to hammer and punch the metal from one side to create a raised relief on the opposite surface.Label Type
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When the British introduced an Arms Act in 1878 to restrict Indian access to
firearms, they also sought to limit India’s ability to mine and work metals that might sustain it in future wars and rebellions. This made brass items like these much rarer in the 19th century.