Gold Dust Box Lid, Adakawa

Unknown artist

Late 19th–Early 20th century CE

Brass | Copper Alloy

Penn Museum

A rectangular lidded box made of dark metal, possibly brass or copper alloy, is decorated with a geometric pattern on the lid and three small, stylized figures on top. A latch mechanism is visible on the front. Of bronze, six birds on cover (b). For holding small weights. AF2398B Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912