Basket-shaped Charm

Name/Title

Basket-shaped Charm

Entry/Object ID

1982.006.015

Description

Gold coloured charm depicting a basket of flowers; hinged lid, appears to have been made in a mould. Seamlines visible in base of basket, outside of base textured to look like a woven basket, top has raised flowers on it, rope-like trim and 'handle' attached to basket sides by pins and therefore movable. Articulated bail handle. Metal unknown possible used to hold pills, scents etc.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Nankivell, Mr. S.

Notes

Accession Date: 25-Jul-82 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Charm

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Spiritual

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Belief Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

basket-shaped charm

Created By

Tank, Rhonda

Create Date

December 14, 1995

Update Date

January 31, 2024