File:Egyptian Artifact Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18534089).jpg

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English: Egyptian Artifact Matchsafe, late 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Egyptian Artifact Matchsafe, late 19th century
Description
English: In the shape of an Egyptian sarcophagus for a king or queen with hieroglyphs running down central band on front and reverse. Link attached to side. Head serves as lid, hinged on side, thumb catch opposite at shoulder. Striker recessed in bottom.
Date late 19th century
Medium silver
Dimensions 5 x 3 x 1.2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1982-23-223
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions Two illegible marks, 800 stamped on reverse bezel.
Notes Type: Matchsafe
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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