Unknown African
Fourteen Stamps

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Fourteen Stamps
Date1850–1970
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumVarious metals
DimensionsVarious, ranging from 3/8 × 5/16 to 13/16 × 1 5/16 inches (.9 × .8 to 2 × 3.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1515.1-.14
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Sewing Box
Unknown American
c. 1840–1870
Tin, brass, and paint
B.2002.15
Cup
Unknown Chinese
no date
Jade
96.1645.A,.B
Emery Cushion
Unknown American
c. 1865–1870
Silk and metal straight pins
B.96.10
Five Spoons for Weighing Gold
Unknown African
1800–1900
Brass
97.1514.1-.5
Telescope
Peter Dollond
c. 1790
Brass, glass, leather, and sharkskin
2018.371
Counter Box
Unknown English
Late 18th century
Ivory, carnelian, tortoiseshell, gold and silver
94.988.A-.F
Gold weight
Unknown African
1900–1977
Brass
77.90
Sword Gold Weight
Unknown African
1900–1977
Brass
77.146
Pyramid paperweight
Lapis lazuli
96.1491
Gold weight
Unknown African
1900–1977
Brass
77.271
Paper Knife
Lapis lazuli, gilt metal
96.1492
Paper Knife
Lapis lazuli, gilt metal and shell
96.1493